Add 48/30 and 45/7
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 6 3/7
48/30 + 45/7 is 281/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
45/7 = 45 × 30/7 × 30 = 1350/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 1350/210 = 336 + 1350/210 = 1686/210 - 1686/210 simplified gives 281/35
- So, 48/30 + 45/7 = 281/35
In mixed form: 81/35
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