Add 35/48 and 40/27
1st number: 35/48, 2nd number: 1 13/27
35/48 + 40/27 is 955/432.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432 - Add the two like fractions:
315/432 + 640/432 = 315 + 640/432 = 955/432 - So, 35/48 + 40/27 = 955/432
In mixed form: 291/432
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