Add 5/30 and 28/48
5/30 + 28/48 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 140/240 = 40 + 140/240 = 180/240 - 180/240 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 5/30 + 28/48 = 3/4
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