Add 1/48 and 14/27
1/48 + 14/27 is 233/432.
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,
1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432 - Add the two like fractions:
9/432 + 224/432 = 9 + 224/432 = 233/432 - So, 1/48 + 14/27 = 233/432
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