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Add 48/12 and 30/27

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 1 3/27

48/12 + 30/27 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    48/12 = 48 × 9/12 × 9 = 432/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/108 + 120/108 = 432 + 120/108 = 552/108
  5. 552/108 simplified gives 46/9
  6. So, 48/12 + 30/27 = 46/9
    In mixed form: 51/9

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