Add 27/20 and 25/48
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 25/48
27/20 + 25/48 is 449/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
27/20 = 27 × 12/20 × 12 = 324/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Add the two like fractions:
324/240 + 125/240 = 324 + 125/240 = 449/240 - So, 27/20 + 25/48 = 449/240
In mixed form: 1209/240
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