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Add 54/27 and 30/48

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 30/48

54/27 + 30/48 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    54/27 = 54 × 16/27 × 16 = 864/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/432 + 270/432 = 864 + 270/432 = 1134/432
  5. 1134/432 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 54/27 + 30/48 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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