Add 48/36 and 8/30
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 8/30
48/36 + 8/30 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 48/180 = 240 + 48/180 = 288/180 - 288/180 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 48/36 + 8/30 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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