Add 27/9 and 20/48
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 20/48
27/9 + 20/48 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
27/9 = 27 × 16/9 × 16 = 432/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
432/144 + 60/144 = 432 + 60/144 = 492/144 - 492/144 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 27/9 + 20/48 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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