Add 45/48 and 27/72
45/48 + 27/72 is 21/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
135/144 + 54/144 = 135 + 54/144 = 189/144 - 189/144 simplified gives 21/16
- So, 45/48 + 27/72 = 21/16
In mixed form: 15/16
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