Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 48/27 and 6/25

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 6/25

48/27 + 6/25 is 454/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    48/27 = 48 × 25/27 × 25 = 1200/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    6/25 = 6 × 27/25 × 27 = 162/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/675 + 162/675 = 1200 + 162/675 = 1362/675
  5. 1362/675 simplified gives 454/225
  6. So, 48/27 + 6/25 = 454/225
    In mixed form: 24/225

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com