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Add 48/30 and 20/24

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 20/24

48/30 + 20/24 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/120 + 100/120 = 192 + 100/120 = 292/120
  5. 292/120 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 48/30 + 20/24 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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