Add 18/48 and 20/27
18/48 + 20/27 is 241/216.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
162/432 + 320/432 = 162 + 320/432 = 482/432 - 482/432 simplified gives 241/216
- So, 18/48 + 20/27 = 241/216
In mixed form: 125/216
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