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Add 4/48 and 8/27

4/48 + 8/27 is 41/108.

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,
    8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/432 + 128/432 = 36 + 128/432 = 164/432
  5. 164/432 simplified gives 41/108
  6. So, 4/48 + 8/27 = 41/108

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