Add 10/27 and 10/48
10/27 + 10/48 is 125/216.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432 - Add the two like fractions:
160/432 + 90/432 = 160 + 90/432 = 250/432 - 250/432 simplified gives 125/216
- So, 10/27 + 10/48 = 125/216
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