Add 5/48 and 20/27
5/48 + 20/27 is 365/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
45/432 + 320/432 = 45 + 320/432 = 365/432 - So, 5/48 + 20/27 = 365/432
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