Add 35/27 and 5/48
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 5/48
35/27 + 5/48 is 605/432.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Add the two like fractions:
560/432 + 45/432 = 560 + 45/432 = 605/432 - So, 35/27 + 5/48 = 605/432
In mixed form: 1173/432
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