Add 27/48 and 48/21
1st number: 27/48, 2nd number: 2 6/21
27/48 + 48/21 is 319/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 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 21 × 16 = 336,
48/21 = 48 × 16/21 × 16 = 768/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 768/336 = 189 + 768/336 = 957/336 - 957/336 simplified gives 319/112
- So, 27/48 + 48/21 = 319/112
In mixed form: 295/112
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