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Add 48/20 and 2/30

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 2/30

48/20 + 2/30 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    48/20 = 48 × 3/20 × 3 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/60 + 4/60 = 144 + 4/60 = 148/60
  5. 148/60 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 48/20 + 2/30 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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