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Add 48/30 and 72/49

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 1 23/49

48/30 + 72/49 is 752/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    72/49 = 72 × 30/49 × 30 = 2160/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/1470 + 2160/1470 = 2352 + 2160/1470 = 4512/1470
  5. 4512/1470 simplified gives 752/245
  6. So, 48/30 + 72/49 = 752/245
    In mixed form: 317/245

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