Add 10/48 and 2/27
10/48 + 2/27 is 61/216.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432 - Add the two like fractions:
90/432 + 32/432 = 90 + 32/432 = 122/432 - 122/432 simplified gives 61/216
- So, 10/48 + 2/27 = 61/216
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