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Add 48/30 and 2/21

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 2/21

48/30 + 2/21 is 178/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 20/210 = 336 + 20/210 = 356/210
  5. 356/210 simplified gives 178/105
  6. So, 48/30 + 2/21 = 178/105
    In mixed form: 173/105

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