Add 32/30 and 27/48
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 27/48
32/30 + 27/48 is 391/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
256/240 + 135/240 = 256 + 135/240 = 391/240 - So, 32/30 + 27/48 = 391/240
In mixed form: 1151/240
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