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Add 12/48 and 5/27

12/48 + 5/27 is 47/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/432 + 80/432 = 108 + 80/432 = 188/432
  5. 188/432 simplified gives 47/108
  6. So, 12/48 + 5/27 = 47/108

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