Add 27/48 and 49/54
27/48 + 49/54 is 635/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
27/48 = 27 × 9/48 × 9 = 243/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
49/54 = 49 × 8/54 × 8 = 392/432 - Add the two like fractions:
243/432 + 392/432 = 243 + 392/432 = 635/432 - So, 27/48 + 49/54 = 635/432
In mixed form: 1203/432
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