Add 35/27 and 30/48
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 30/48
35/27 + 30/48 is 415/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432 - Add the two like fractions:
560/432 + 270/432 = 560 + 270/432 = 830/432 - 830/432 simplified gives 415/216
- So, 35/27 + 30/48 = 415/216
In mixed form: 1199/216
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