Add 32/12 and 27/48
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 27/48
32/12 + 27/48 is 155/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
32/12 = 32 × 4/12 × 4 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48 - Add the two like fractions:
128/48 + 27/48 = 128 + 27/48 = 155/48 - So, 32/12 + 27/48 = 155/48
In mixed form: 311/48
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