Add 16/48 and 27/72
16/48 + 27/72 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
16/48 = 16 × 3/48 × 3 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
48/144 + 54/144 = 48 + 54/144 = 102/144 - 102/144 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 16/48 + 27/72 = 17/24
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