Add 6/48 and 15/27, Solve 6/48 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 15/27

6/48 + 15/27 is 49/72.

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,
6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432
Add the two like fractions:
54/432 + 240/432 = 54 + 240/432 = 294/432
294/432 simplified gives 49/72
So, 6/48 + 15/27 = 49/72

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