Add 48/27 and 27/14, Solve 1 21/27 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 27/14

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

48/27 + 27/14 is 467/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
48/27 = 48 × 14/27 × 14 = 672/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
27/14 = 27 × 27/14 × 27 = 729/378
Add the two like fractions:
672/378 + 729/378 = 672 + 729/378 = 1401/378
1401/378 simplified gives 467/126
So, 48/27 + 27/14 = 467/126
In mixed form: 389/126

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