Add 24/48 and 27/96
24/48 + 27/96 is 25/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
24/48 = 24 × 2/48 × 2 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 27/96 = 48 + 27/96 = 75/96 - 75/96 simplified gives 25/32
- So, 24/48 + 27/96 = 25/32
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