Add 24/12 and 27/48, Solve 2 0/12 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 27/48

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 27/48

24/12 + 27/48 is 41/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
24/12 = 24 × 4/12 × 4 = 96/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48
Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 27/48 = 96 + 27/48 = 123/48
123/48 simplified gives 41/16
So, 24/12 + 27/48 = 41/16
In mixed form: 29/16

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