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Add 48/30 and 18/9

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 2 0/9

48/30 + 18/9 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/90 + 180/90 = 144 + 180/90 = 324/90
  5. 324/90 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 48/30 + 18/9 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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