Add 27/28 and 36/48
27/28 + 36/48 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
27/28 = 27 × 12/28 × 12 = 324/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
324/336 + 252/336 = 324 + 252/336 = 576/336 - 576/336 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 27/28 + 36/48 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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