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Add 48/10 and 28/30

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 28/30

48/10 + 28/30 is 86/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    48/10 = 48 × 3/10 × 3 = 144/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/30 + 28/30 = 144 + 28/30 = 172/30
  5. 172/30 simplified gives 86/15
  6. So, 48/10 + 28/30 = 86/15
    In mixed form: 511/15

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