Add 1/27 and 9/48
1/27 + 9/48 is 97/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432 - Add the two like fractions:
16/432 + 81/432 = 16 + 81/432 = 97/432 - So, 1/27 + 9/48 = 97/432
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