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Add 56/27 and 15/48

1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 15/48

56/27 + 15/48 is 1031/432.

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,
    56/27 = 56 × 16/27 × 16 = 896/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/432 + 135/432 = 896 + 135/432 = 1031/432
  5. So, 56/27 + 15/48 = 1031/432
    In mixed form: 2167/432

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