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Add 48/27 and 49/12

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 4 1/12

48/27 + 49/12 is 211/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    49/12 = 49 × 9/12 × 9 = 441/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/108 + 441/108 = 192 + 441/108 = 633/108
  5. 633/108 simplified gives 211/36
  6. So, 48/27 + 49/12 = 211/36
    In mixed form: 531/36

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