Add 72/48 and 27/56
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 27/56
72/48 + 27/56 is 111/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
27/56 = 27 × 6/56 × 6 = 162/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 162/336 = 504 + 162/336 = 666/336 - 666/336 simplified gives 111/56
- So, 72/48 + 27/56 = 111/56
In mixed form: 155/56
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