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Add 7/30 and 36/48

7/30 + 36/48 is 59/60.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/240 + 180/240 = 56 + 180/240 = 236/240
  5. 236/240 simplified gives 59/60
  6. So, 7/30 + 36/48 = 59/60

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