Add 3/48 and 35/27
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 8/27
3/48 + 35/27 is 587/432.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Add the two like fractions:
27/432 + 560/432 = 27 + 560/432 = 587/432 - So, 3/48 + 35/27 = 587/432
In mixed form: 1155/432
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