Add 48/27 and 10/4
1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 2 2/4
48/27 + 10/4 is 77/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108 - Add the two like fractions:
192/108 + 270/108 = 192 + 270/108 = 462/108 - 462/108 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 48/27 + 10/4 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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