Add 2/48 and 6/27
2/48 + 6/27 is 19/72.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432 - Add the two like fractions:
18/432 + 96/432 = 18 + 96/432 = 114/432 - 114/432 simplified gives 19/72
- So, 2/48 + 6/27 = 19/72
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