Add 10/27 and 12/48
10/27 + 12/48 is 67/108.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
160/432 + 108/432 = 160 + 108/432 = 268/432 - 268/432 simplified gives 67/108
- So, 10/27 + 12/48 = 67/108
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