Add 6/48 and 21/27
6/48 + 21/27 is 65/72.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
54/432 + 336/432 = 54 + 336/432 = 390/432 - 390/432 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 6/48 + 21/27 = 65/72
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