Add 49/54 and 8/48
49/54 + 8/48 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
49/54 = 49 × 8/54 × 8 = 392/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432 - Add the two like fractions:
392/432 + 72/432 = 392 + 72/432 = 464/432 - 464/432 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 49/54 + 8/48 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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