Add 48/72 and 27/30
48/72 + 27/30 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
27/30 = 27 × 12/30 × 12 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 324/360 = 240 + 324/360 = 564/360 - 564/360 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 48/72 + 27/30 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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