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Add 15/27 and 48/49

15/27 + 48/49 is 677/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    15/27 = 15 × 49/27 × 49 = 735/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    48/49 = 48 × 27/49 × 27 = 1296/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1323 + 1296/1323 = 735 + 1296/1323 = 2031/1323
  5. 2031/1323 simplified gives 677/441
  6. So, 15/27 + 48/49 = 677/441
    In mixed form: 1236/441

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