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Add 48/72 and 27/10

1st number: 48/72, 2nd number: 2 7/10

48/72 + 27/10 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    27/10 = 27 × 36/10 × 36 = 972/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/360 + 972/360 = 240 + 972/360 = 1212/360
  5. 1212/360 simplified gives 101/30
  6. So, 48/72 + 27/10 = 101/30
    In mixed form: 311/30

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