Add 48/15 and 20/27
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 20/27
48/15 + 20/27 is 532/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
48/15 = 48 × 9/15 × 9 = 432/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Add the two like fractions:
432/135 + 100/135 = 432 + 100/135 = 532/135 - So, 48/15 + 20/27 = 532/135
In mixed form: 3127/135
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