Add 2/48 and 36/27
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 9/27
2/48 + 36/27 is 11/8.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
36/27 = 36 × 16/27 × 16 = 576/432 - Add the two like fractions:
18/432 + 576/432 = 18 + 576/432 = 594/432 - 594/432 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 2/48 + 36/27 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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