Add 27/48 and 56/60
27/48 + 56/60 is 359/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 224/240 = 135 + 224/240 = 359/240 - So, 27/48 + 56/60 = 359/240
In mixed form: 1119/240
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