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Add 48/35 and 3/30

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 3/30

48/35 + 3/30 is 103/70.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/210 + 21/210 = 288 + 21/210 = 309/210
  5. 309/210 simplified gives 103/70
  6. So, 48/35 + 3/30 = 103/70
    In mixed form: 133/70

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