Add 27/18 and 48/30
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 1 18/30
27/18 + 48/30 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 144/90 = 135 + 144/90 = 279/90 - 279/90 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 27/18 + 48/30 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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