Add 8/30 and 45/48
8/30 + 45/48 is 289/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 225/240 = 64 + 225/240 = 289/240 - So, 8/30 + 45/48 = 289/240
In mixed form: 149/240
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