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Add 48/30 and 36/27

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 1 9/27

48/30 + 36/27 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    48/30 = 48 × 9/30 × 9 = 432/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    36/27 = 36 × 10/27 × 10 = 360/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/270 + 360/270 = 432 + 360/270 = 792/270
  5. 792/270 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 48/30 + 36/27 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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