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Add 3/10 and 27/48

3/10 + 27/48 is 69/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    3/10 = 3 × 24/10 × 24 = 72/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/240 + 135/240 = 72 + 135/240 = 207/240
  5. 207/240 simplified gives 69/80
  6. So, 3/10 + 27/48 = 69/80

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