Add 54/48 and 27/42, Solve 1 6/48 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 54/48 and 27/42

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 27/42

54/48 + 27/42 is 99/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336
Add the two like fractions:
378/336 + 216/336 = 378 + 216/336 = 594/336
594/336 simplified gives 99/56
So, 54/48 + 27/42 = 99/56
In mixed form: 143/56

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