Add 48/4 and 14/30
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 14/30
48/4 + 14/30 is 187/15.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
720/60 + 28/60 = 720 + 28/60 = 748/60 - 748/60 simplified gives 187/15
- So, 48/4 + 14/30 = 187/15
In mixed form: 127/15
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