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Add 49/27 and 16/48

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 16/48

49/27 + 16/48 is 58/27.

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,
    49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    16/48 = 16 × 9/48 × 9 = 144/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/432 + 144/432 = 784 + 144/432 = 928/432
  5. 928/432 simplified gives 58/27
  6. So, 49/27 + 16/48 = 58/27
    In mixed form: 24/27

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