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Add 48/6 and 30/5

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 6 0/5

48/6 + 30/5 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    48/6 = 48 × 5/6 × 5 = 240/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    30/5 = 30 × 6/5 × 6 = 180/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/30 + 180/30 = 240 + 180/30 = 420/30
  5. 420/30 simplified gives 14/1
  6. So, 48/6 + 30/5 = 14/1

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