Add 54/30 and 35/48
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 35/48
54/30 + 35/48 is 607/240.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
432/240 + 175/240 = 432 + 175/240 = 607/240 - So, 54/30 + 35/48 = 607/240
In mixed form: 2127/240
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