Add 27/24 and 48/7
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 6 6/7
27/24 + 48/7 is 447/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
48/7 = 48 × 24/7 × 24 = 1152/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 1152/168 = 189 + 1152/168 = 1341/168 - 1341/168 simplified gives 447/56
- So, 27/24 + 48/7 = 447/56
In mixed form: 755/56
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