Add 27/5 and 6/48
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 6/48
27/5 + 6/48 is 221/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
27/5 = 27 × 48/5 × 48 = 1296/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/240 + 30/240 = 1296 + 30/240 = 1326/240 - 1326/240 simplified gives 221/40
- So, 27/5 + 6/48 = 221/40
In mixed form: 521/40
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