Add 15/48 and 40/27
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 1 13/27
15/48 + 40/27 is 775/432.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432 - Add the two like fractions:
135/432 + 640/432 = 135 + 640/432 = 775/432 - So, 15/48 + 40/27 = 775/432
In mixed form: 1343/432
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