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Add 30/27 and 50/48

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

30/27 + 50/48 is 155/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    50/48 = 50 × 9/48 × 9 = 450/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/432 + 450/432 = 480 + 450/432 = 930/432
  5. 930/432 simplified gives 155/72
  6. So, 30/27 + 50/48 = 155/72
    In mixed form: 211/72

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