Add 7/8 and 27/48
7/8 + 27/48 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
7/8 = 7 × 6/8 × 6 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48 - Add the two like fractions:
42/48 + 27/48 = 42 + 27/48 = 69/48 - 69/48 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 7/8 + 27/48 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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