Add 27/48 and 8/14
27/48 + 8/14 is 127/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 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 14 × 24 = 336,
8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 192/336 = 189 + 192/336 = 381/336 - 381/336 simplified gives 127/112
- So, 27/48 + 8/14 = 127/112
In mixed form: 115/112
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