Add 48/18 and 7/30
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 7/30
48/18 + 7/30 is 29/10.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 21/90 = 240 + 21/90 = 261/90 - 261/90 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 48/18 + 7/30 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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