Add 48/30 and 27/42, Solve 1 18/30 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 48/30 and 27/42

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 27/42

48/30 + 27/42 is 157/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 135/210 = 336 + 135/210 = 471/210
471/210 simplified gives 157/70
So, 48/30 + 27/42 = 157/70
In mixed form: 217/70

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