Add 48/15 and 4/27
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 4/27
48/15 + 4/27 is 452/135.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
432/135 + 20/135 = 432 + 20/135 = 452/135 - So, 48/15 + 4/27 = 452/135
In mixed form: 347/135
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