Add 48/30 and 27/48
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 27/48
48/30 + 27/48 is 173/80.
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,
48/30 = 48 × 8/30 × 8 = 384/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
384/240 + 135/240 = 384 + 135/240 = 519/240 - 519/240 simplified gives 173/80
- So, 48/30 + 27/48 = 173/80
In mixed form: 213/80
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