Add 27/48 and 16/49
27/48 + 16/49 is 697/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
16/49 = 16 × 48/49 × 48 = 768/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/2352 + 768/2352 = 1323 + 768/2352 = 2091/2352 - 2091/2352 simplified gives 697/784
- So, 27/48 + 16/49 = 697/784
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