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Add 2/48 and 90/27

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 3 9/27

2/48 + 90/27 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    2/48 = 2 × 9/48 × 9 = 18/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    90/27 = 90 × 16/27 × 16 = 1440/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/432 + 1440/432 = 18 + 1440/432 = 1458/432
  5. 1458/432 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 2/48 + 90/27 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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