Add 24/48 and 5/27
24/48 + 5/27 is 37/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
24/48 = 24 × 9/48 × 9 = 216/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432 - Add the two like fractions:
216/432 + 80/432 = 216 + 80/432 = 296/432 - 296/432 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 24/48 + 5/27 = 37/54
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