Add 20/48 and 12/27
20/48 + 12/27 is 31/36.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 9/48 × 9 = 180/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432 - Add the two like fractions:
180/432 + 192/432 = 180 + 192/432 = 372/432 - 372/432 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 20/48 + 12/27 = 31/36
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