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Add 56/30 and 7/48

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 7/48

56/30 + 7/48 is 161/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/240 + 35/240 = 448 + 35/240 = 483/240
  5. 483/240 simplified gives 161/80
  6. So, 56/30 + 7/48 = 161/80
    In mixed form: 21/80

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