Add 27/48 and 27/18
1st number: 27/48, 2nd number: 1 9/18
27/48 + 27/18 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
27/18 = 27 × 8/18 × 8 = 216/144 - Add the two like fractions:
81/144 + 216/144 = 81 + 216/144 = 297/144 - 297/144 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 27/48 + 27/18 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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