Add 48/4 and 10/30
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 10/30
48/4 + 10/30 is 37/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
48/4 = 48 × 15/4 × 15 = 720/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
720/60 + 20/60 = 720 + 20/60 = 740/60 - 740/60 simplified gives 37/3
- So, 48/4 + 10/30 = 37/3
In mixed form: 121/3
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