Add 30/48 and 20/27
30/48 + 20/27 is 295/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
270/432 + 320/432 = 270 + 320/432 = 590/432 - 590/432 simplified gives 295/216
- So, 30/48 + 20/27 = 295/216
In mixed form: 179/216
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