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Add 98/30 and 18/48

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 18/48

98/30 + 18/48 is 437/120.

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,
    98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/240 + 90/240 = 784 + 90/240 = 874/240
  5. 874/240 simplified gives 437/120
  6. So, 98/30 + 18/48 = 437/120
    In mixed form: 377/120

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