Add 27/10 and 9/48, Solve 2 7/10 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 9/48

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 9/48

27/10 + 9/48 is 231/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
27/10 = 27 × 24/10 × 24 = 648/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
648/240 + 45/240 = 648 + 45/240 = 693/240
693/240 simplified gives 231/80
So, 27/10 + 9/48 = 231/80
In mixed form: 271/80

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