Add 2/48 and 27/72
2/48 + 27/72 is 5/12.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 54/144 = 6 + 54/144 = 60/144 - 60/144 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 2/48 + 27/72 = 5/12
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