Add 27/4 and 4/48, Solve 6 3/4 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 27/4 and 4/48

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 4/48

27/4 + 4/48 is 41/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
27/4 = 27 × 12/4 × 12 = 324/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
Add the two like fractions:
324/48 + 4/48 = 324 + 4/48 = 328/48
328/48 simplified gives 41/6
So, 27/4 + 4/48 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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