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Add 48/7 and 12/30

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 12/30

48/7 + 12/30 is 254/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    48/7 = 48 × 30/7 × 30 = 1440/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/210 + 84/210 = 1440 + 84/210 = 1524/210
  5. 1524/210 simplified gives 254/35
  6. So, 48/7 + 12/30 = 254/35
    In mixed form: 79/35

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