Add 3/48 and 25/27
3/48 + 25/27 is 427/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
3/48 = 3 × 9/48 × 9 = 27/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
25/27 = 25 × 16/27 × 16 = 400/432 - Add the two like fractions:
27/432 + 400/432 = 27 + 400/432 = 427/432 - So, 3/48 + 25/27 = 427/432
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