Add 27/48 and 18/28
27/48 + 18/28 is 135/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
18/28 = 18 × 12/28 × 12 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 216/336 = 189 + 216/336 = 405/336 - 405/336 simplified gives 135/112
- So, 27/48 + 18/28 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112
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