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Add 48/30 and 7/35

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 7/35

48/30 + 7/35 is 9/5.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 42/210 = 336 + 42/210 = 378/210
  5. 378/210 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 48/30 + 7/35 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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