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Add 30/48 and 27/56

30/48 + 27/56 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    27/56 = 27 × 6/56 × 6 = 162/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/336 + 162/336 = 210 + 162/336 = 372/336
  5. 372/336 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 30/48 + 27/56 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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