Add 5/27 and 45/48
5/27 + 45/48 is 485/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
45/48 = 45 × 9/48 × 9 = 405/432 - Add the two like fractions:
80/432 + 405/432 = 80 + 405/432 = 485/432 - So, 5/27 + 45/48 = 485/432
In mixed form: 153/432
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