Add 30/48 and 27/25, Solve 30/48 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 30/48 and 27/25

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

30/48 + 27/25 is 341/200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
27/25 = 27 × 48/25 × 48 = 1296/1200
Add the two like fractions:
750/1200 + 1296/1200 = 750 + 1296/1200 = 2046/1200
2046/1200 simplified gives 341/200
So, 30/48 + 27/25 = 341/200
In mixed form: 1141/200

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