Add 27/36 and 10/48
27/36 + 10/48 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
27/36 = 27 × 4/36 × 4 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 30/144 = 108 + 30/144 = 138/144 - 138/144 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 27/36 + 10/48 = 23/24
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