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Add 48/18 and 30/5

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 6 0/5

48/18 + 30/5 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/90 + 540/90 = 240 + 540/90 = 780/90
  5. 780/90 simplified gives 26/3
  6. So, 48/18 + 30/5 = 26/3
    In mixed form: 82/3

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