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Add 48/27 and 49/48

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 1 1/48

48/27 + 49/48 is 403/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    48/27 = 48 × 16/27 × 16 = 768/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    49/48 = 49 × 9/48 × 9 = 441/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/432 + 441/432 = 768 + 441/432 = 1209/432
  5. 1209/432 simplified gives 403/144
  6. So, 48/27 + 49/48 = 403/144
    In mixed form: 2115/144

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