Add 48/18 and 56/30
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 1 26/30
48/18 + 56/30 is 68/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 168/90 = 240 + 168/90 = 408/90 - 408/90 simplified gives 68/15
- So, 48/18 + 56/30 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15
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