Add 14/9 and 27/48
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 27/48
14/9 + 27/48 is 305/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
224/144 + 81/144 = 224 + 81/144 = 305/144 - So, 14/9 + 27/48 = 305/144
In mixed form: 217/144
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