Add 7/48 and 6/27, Solve 7/48 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 7/48 and 6/27

7/48 + 6/27 is 53/144.

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,
7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
Add the two like fractions:
63/432 + 96/432 = 63 + 96/432 = 159/432
159/432 simplified gives 53/144
So, 7/48 + 6/27 = 53/144

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