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Add 80/48 and 2/30

1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 2/30

80/48 + 2/30 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    80/48 = 80 × 5/48 × 5 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/240 + 16/240 = 400 + 16/240 = 416/240
  5. 416/240 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 80/48 + 2/30 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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