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Add 48/2 and 15/27

1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 15/27

48/2 + 15/27 is 221/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    48/2 = 48 × 27/2 × 27 = 1296/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/54 + 30/54 = 1296 + 30/54 = 1326/54
  5. 1326/54 simplified gives 221/9
  6. So, 48/2 + 15/27 = 221/9
    In mixed form: 245/9

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