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Add 4/48 and 12/27

4/48 + 12/27 is 19/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/432 + 192/432 = 36 + 192/432 = 228/432
  5. 228/432 simplified gives 19/36
  6. So, 4/48 + 12/27 = 19/36

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