Add 27/48 and 30/56
27/48 + 30/56 is 123/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
30/56 = 30 × 6/56 × 6 = 180/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 180/336 = 189 + 180/336 = 369/336 - 369/336 simplified gives 123/112
- So, 27/48 + 30/56 = 123/112
In mixed form: 111/112
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