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Add 40/27 and 12/48

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 12/48

40/27 + 12/48 is 187/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/432 + 108/432 = 640 + 108/432 = 748/432
  5. 748/432 simplified gives 187/108
  6. So, 40/27 + 12/48 = 187/108
    In mixed form: 179/108

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