Add 10/27 and 48/72
10/27 + 48/72 is 28/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
48/72 = 48 × 3/72 × 3 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
80/216 + 144/216 = 80 + 144/216 = 224/216 - 224/216 simplified gives 28/27
- So, 10/27 + 48/72 = 28/27
In mixed form: 11/27
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