Add 48/54 and 27/60
48/54 + 27/60 is 241/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
48/54 = 48 × 10/54 × 10 = 480/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540 - Add the two like fractions:
480/540 + 243/540 = 480 + 243/540 = 723/540 - 723/540 simplified gives 241/180
- So, 48/54 + 27/60 = 241/180
In mixed form: 161/180
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