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Add 4/27 and 14/48

4/27 + 14/48 is 95/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/432 + 126/432 = 64 + 126/432 = 190/432
  5. 190/432 simplified gives 95/216
  6. So, 4/27 + 14/48 = 95/216

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