Add 27/48 and 24/7
1st number: 27/48, 2nd number: 3 3/7
27/48 + 24/7 is 447/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
24/7 = 24 × 48/7 × 48 = 1152/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 1152/336 = 189 + 1152/336 = 1341/336 - 1341/336 simplified gives 447/112
- So, 27/48 + 24/7 = 447/112
In mixed form: 3111/112
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