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Add 27/48 and 12/45

27/48 + 12/45 is 199/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    27/48 = 27 × 15/48 × 15 = 405/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/720 + 192/720 = 405 + 192/720 = 597/720
  5. 597/720 simplified gives 199/240
  6. So, 27/48 + 12/45 = 199/240

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