Add 48/2 and 30/27, Solve 24 0/2 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 48/2 and 30/27

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

48/2 + 30/27 is 226/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
48/2 = 48 × 27/2 × 27 = 1296/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
Add the two like fractions:
1296/54 + 60/54 = 1296 + 60/54 = 1356/54
1356/54 simplified gives 226/9
So, 48/2 + 30/27 = 226/9
In mixed form: 251/9

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