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Add 48/30 and 1/80

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 1/80

48/30 + 1/80 is 129/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    48/30 = 48 × 8/30 × 8 = 384/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/240 + 3/240 = 384 + 3/240 = 387/240
  5. 387/240 simplified gives 129/80
  6. So, 48/30 + 1/80 = 129/80
    In mixed form: 149/80

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