Add 27/30 and 9/48
27/30 + 9/48 is 87/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 45/240 = 216 + 45/240 = 261/240 - 261/240 simplified gives 87/80
- So, 27/30 + 9/48 = 87/80
In mixed form: 17/80
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