Add 8/48 and 10/27
8/48 + 10/27 is 29/54.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432 - Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 160/432 = 72 + 160/432 = 232/432 - 232/432 simplified gives 29/54
- So, 8/48 + 10/27 = 29/54
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