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Add 42/48 and 32/30

1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 1 2/30

42/48 + 32/30 is 233/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/240 + 256/240 = 210 + 256/240 = 466/240
  5. 466/240 simplified gives 233/120
  6. So, 42/48 + 32/30 = 233/120
    In mixed form: 1113/120

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