Add 27/48 and 3/6
27/48 + 3/6 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
3/6 = 3 × 8/6 × 8 = 24/48 - Add the two like fractions:
27/48 + 24/48 = 27 + 24/48 = 51/48 - 51/48 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 27/48 + 3/6 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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