Add 48/27 and 4/15
1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 4/15
48/27 + 4/15 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135 - Add the two like fractions:
240/135 + 36/135 = 240 + 36/135 = 276/135 - 276/135 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 48/27 + 4/15 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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