Add 10/48 and 49/27
1st number: 10/48, 2nd number: 1 22/27
10/48 + 49/27 is 437/216.
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,
49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432 - Add the two like fractions:
90/432 + 784/432 = 90 + 784/432 = 874/432 - 874/432 simplified gives 437/216
- So, 10/48 + 49/27 = 437/216
In mixed form: 25/216
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