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Add 48/30 and 3/21

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 3/21

48/30 + 3/21 is 61/35.

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,
    3/21 = 3 × 10/21 × 10 = 30/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 30/210 = 336 + 30/210 = 366/210
  5. 366/210 simplified gives 61/35
  6. So, 48/30 + 3/21 = 61/35
    In mixed form: 126/35

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