Add 42/5 and 27/48
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 27/48
42/5 + 27/48 is 717/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
42/5 = 42 × 48/5 × 48 = 2016/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/240 + 135/240 = 2016 + 135/240 = 2151/240 - 2151/240 simplified gives 717/80
- So, 42/5 + 27/48 = 717/80
In mixed form: 877/80
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