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Add 48/21 and 3/30

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 3/30

48/21 + 3/30 is 167/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    48/21 = 48 × 10/21 × 10 = 480/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/210 + 21/210 = 480 + 21/210 = 501/210
  5. 501/210 simplified gives 167/70
  6. So, 48/21 + 3/30 = 167/70
    In mixed form: 227/70

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