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Add 56/48 and 6/27

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 6/27

56/48 + 6/27 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    56/48 = 56 × 9/48 × 9 = 504/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/432 + 96/432 = 504 + 96/432 = 600/432
  5. 600/432 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 56/48 + 6/27 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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