Add 28/48 and 27/30
28/48 + 27/30 is 89/60.
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,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 216/240 = 140 + 216/240 = 356/240 - 356/240 simplified gives 89/60
- So, 28/48 + 27/30 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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