Add 45/48 and 27/56
45/48 + 27/56 is 159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
27/56 = 27 × 6/56 × 6 = 162/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 162/336 = 315 + 162/336 = 477/336 - 477/336 simplified gives 159/112
- So, 45/48 + 27/56 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112
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