Add 42/48 and 5/30
42/48 + 5/30 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 40/240 = 210 + 40/240 = 250/240 - 250/240 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 42/48 + 5/30 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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