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Add 27/48 and 27/54

27/48 + 27/54 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 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 54 × 8 = 432,
    27/54 = 27 × 8/54 × 8 = 216/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/432 + 216/432 = 243 + 216/432 = 459/432
  5. 459/432 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 27/48 + 27/54 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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