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Add 30/40 and 27/48

30/40 + 27/48 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    30/40 = 30 × 6/40 × 6 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 135/240 = 180 + 135/240 = 315/240
  5. 315/240 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 30/40 + 27/48 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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