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Add 48/60 and 30/50

48/60 + 30/50 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/300 + 180/300 = 240 + 180/300 = 420/300
  5. 420/300 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 48/60 + 30/50 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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