Add 30/48 and 15/9, Solve 30/48 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 30/48 and 15/9

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

30/48 + 15/9 is 55/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
15/9 = 15 × 16/9 × 16 = 240/144
Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 240/144 = 90 + 240/144 = 330/144
330/144 simplified gives 55/24
So, 30/48 + 15/9 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

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