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Add 48/36 and 7/30

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 7/30

48/36 + 7/30 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    7/30 = 7 × 6/30 × 6 = 42/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 42/180 = 240 + 42/180 = 282/180
  5. 282/180 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 48/36 + 7/30 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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