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Add 4/48 and 36/27

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 1 9/27

4/48 + 36/27 is 17/12.

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,
    36/27 = 36 × 16/27 × 16 = 576/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/432 + 576/432 = 36 + 576/432 = 612/432
  5. 612/432 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 4/48 + 36/27 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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