Add 7/30 and 48/36
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 12/36
7/30 + 48/36 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
7/30 = 7 × 6/30 × 6 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 240/180 = 42 + 240/180 = 282/180 - 282/180 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 7/30 + 48/36 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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