Add 27/48 and 2/30
27/48 + 2/30 is 151/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 16/240 = 135 + 16/240 = 151/240 - So, 27/48 + 2/30 = 151/240
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