Add 3/48 and 28/27
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 1/27
3/48 + 28/27 is 475/432.
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,
28/27 = 28 × 16/27 × 16 = 448/432 - Add the two like fractions:
27/432 + 448/432 = 27 + 448/432 = 475/432 - So, 3/48 + 28/27 = 475/432
In mixed form: 143/432
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