Add 48/30 and 16/20
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 16/20
48/30 + 16/20 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
48/30 = 48 × 2/30 × 2 = 96/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 48/60 = 96 + 48/60 = 144/60 - 144/60 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 48/30 + 16/20 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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