Add 24/27 and 14/48
24/27 + 14/48 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
24/27 = 24 × 16/27 × 16 = 384/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432 - Add the two like fractions:
384/432 + 126/432 = 384 + 126/432 = 510/432 - 510/432 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 24/27 + 14/48 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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