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Add 8/30 and 7/48

8/30 + 7/48 is 33/80.

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,
    8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/240 + 35/240 = 64 + 35/240 = 99/240
  5. 99/240 simplified gives 33/80
  6. So, 8/30 + 7/48 = 33/80

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