Add 24/27 and 7/48
24/27 + 7/48 is 149/144.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432 - Add the two like fractions:
384/432 + 63/432 = 384 + 63/432 = 447/432 - 447/432 simplified gives 149/144
- So, 24/27 + 7/48 = 149/144
In mixed form: 15/144
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