Add 4/48 and 10/27
4/48 + 10/27 is 49/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432 - Add the two like fractions:
36/432 + 160/432 = 36 + 160/432 = 196/432 - 196/432 simplified gives 49/108
- So, 4/48 + 10/27 = 49/108
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