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Add 48/8 and 28/30

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 28/30

48/8 + 28/30 is 104/15.

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,
    28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/120 + 112/120 = 720 + 112/120 = 832/120
  5. 832/120 simplified gives 104/15
  6. So, 48/8 + 28/30 = 104/15
    In mixed form: 614/15

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