Add 45/30 and 27/48
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 27/48
45/30 + 27/48 is 33/16.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 8/30 × 8 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 135/240 = 360 + 135/240 = 495/240 - 495/240 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 45/30 + 27/48 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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