Add 48/27 and 8/30, Solve 1 21/27 + 8/30 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 8/30

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 8/30

48/27 + 8/30 is 92/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
48/27 = 48 × 10/27 × 10 = 480/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270
Add the two like fractions:
480/270 + 72/270 = 480 + 72/270 = 552/270
552/270 simplified gives 92/45
So, 48/27 + 8/30 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45

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