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Add 56/48 and 7/30

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 7/30

56/48 + 7/30 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 56/240 = 280 + 56/240 = 336/240
  5. 336/240 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 56/48 + 7/30 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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