Add 30/27 and 42/48, Solve 1 3/27 + 42/48 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 42/48

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 42/48

30/27 + 42/48 is 143/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432
Add the two like fractions:
480/432 + 378/432 = 480 + 378/432 = 858/432
858/432 simplified gives 143/72
So, 30/27 + 42/48 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72

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