Add 7/48 and 21/30
7/48 + 21/30 is 203/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
21/30 = 21 × 8/30 × 8 = 168/240 - Add the two like fractions:
35/240 + 168/240 = 35 + 168/240 = 203/240 - So, 7/48 + 21/30 = 203/240
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