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Add 48/35 and 16/30

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 16/30

48/35 + 16/30 is 40/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/210 + 112/210 = 288 + 112/210 = 400/210
  5. 400/210 simplified gives 40/21
  6. So, 48/35 + 16/30 = 40/21
    In mixed form: 119/21

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