Add 6/49 and 27/48
6/49 + 27/48 is 537/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
6/49 = 6 × 48/49 × 48 = 288/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2352 + 1323/2352 = 288 + 1323/2352 = 1611/2352 - 1611/2352 simplified gives 537/784
- So, 6/49 + 27/48 = 537/784
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