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Add 60/8 and 48/30

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1 18/30

60/8 + 48/30 is 91/10.

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,
    60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/120 + 192/120 = 900 + 192/120 = 1092/120
  5. 1092/120 simplified gives 91/10
  6. So, 60/8 + 48/30 = 91/10
    In mixed form: 91/10

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