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Add 27/3 and 10/48

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 10/48

27/3 + 10/48 is 221/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    27/3 = 27 × 16/3 × 16 = 432/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/48 + 10/48 = 432 + 10/48 = 442/48
  5. 442/48 simplified gives 221/24
  6. So, 27/3 + 10/48 = 221/24
    In mixed form: 95/24

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