Add 4/27 and 21/48
4/27 + 21/48 is 253/432.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
21/48 = 21 × 9/48 × 9 = 189/432 - Add the two like fractions:
64/432 + 189/432 = 64 + 189/432 = 253/432 - So, 4/27 + 21/48 = 253/432
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