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Add 48/8 and 14/30

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 14/30

48/8 + 14/30 is 97/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    48/8 = 48 × 15/8 × 15 = 720/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/120 + 56/120 = 720 + 56/120 = 776/120
  5. 776/120 simplified gives 97/15
  6. So, 48/8 + 14/30 = 97/15
    In mixed form: 67/15

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