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Add 27/48 and 20/27

27/48 + 20/27 is 563/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    27/48 = 27 × 9/48 × 9 = 243/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/432 + 320/432 = 243 + 320/432 = 563/432
  5. So, 27/48 + 20/27 = 563/432
    In mixed form: 1131/432

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