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Add 48/30 and 3/35

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 3/35

48/30 + 3/35 is 59/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
    3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 18/210 = 336 + 18/210 = 354/210
  5. 354/210 simplified gives 59/35
  6. So, 48/30 + 3/35 = 59/35
    In mixed form: 124/35

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