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Add 2/27 and 4/48

2/27 + 4/48 is 17/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/432 + 36/432 = 32 + 36/432 = 68/432
  5. 68/432 simplified gives 17/108
  6. So, 2/27 + 4/48 = 17/108

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