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Add 28/48 and 6/27

28/48 + 6/27 is 29/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    28/48 = 28 × 9/48 × 9 = 252/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/432 + 96/432 = 252 + 96/432 = 348/432
  5. 348/432 simplified gives 29/36
  6. So, 28/48 + 6/27 = 29/36

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