Add 35/27 and 60/48
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 1 12/48
35/27 + 60/48 is 275/108.
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,
60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432 - Add the two like fractions:
560/432 + 540/432 = 560 + 540/432 = 1100/432 - 1100/432 simplified gives 275/108
- So, 35/27 + 60/48 = 275/108
In mixed form: 259/108
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