Add 4/48 and 45/27, Solve 4/48 + 1 18/27 as a fraction

Add 4/48 and 45/27

1^st number: 4/48, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

4/48 + 45/27 is 7/4.

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,
4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
45/27 = 45 × 16/27 × 16 = 720/432
Add the two like fractions:
36/432 + 720/432 = 36 + 720/432 = 756/432
756/432 simplified gives 7/4
So, 4/48 + 45/27 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4

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