Add 48/72 and 27/80
48/72 + 27/80 is 241/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
48/72 = 48 × 10/72 × 10 = 480/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720 - Add the two like fractions:
480/720 + 243/720 = 480 + 243/720 = 723/720 - 723/720 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 48/72 + 27/80 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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