Add 48/24 and 27/56
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 27/56
48/24 + 27/56 is 139/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 81/168 = 336 + 81/168 = 417/168 - 417/168 simplified gives 139/56
- So, 48/24 + 27/56 = 139/56
In mixed form: 227/56
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