Add 21/9 and 27/48
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 27/48
21/9 + 27/48 is 139/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
21/9 = 21 × 16/9 × 16 = 336/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
336/144 + 81/144 = 336 + 81/144 = 417/144 - 417/144 simplified gives 139/48
- So, 21/9 + 27/48 = 139/48
In mixed form: 243/48
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