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Add 48/30 and 36/5

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 7 1/5

48/30 + 36/5 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    48/30 = 48 × 1/30 × 1 = 48/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    36/5 = 36 × 6/5 × 6 = 216/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/30 + 216/30 = 48 + 216/30 = 264/30
  5. 264/30 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 48/30 + 36/5 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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