Add 3/27 and 8/48
3/27 + 8/48 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
3/27 = 3 × 16/27 × 16 = 48/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432 - Add the two like fractions:
48/432 + 72/432 = 48 + 72/432 = 120/432 - 120/432 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 3/27 + 8/48 = 5/18
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