Add 75/20 and 27/48
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 27/48
75/20 + 27/48 is 69/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
75/20 = 75 × 12/20 × 12 = 900/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
900/240 + 135/240 = 900 + 135/240 = 1035/240 - 1035/240 simplified gives 69/16
- So, 75/20 + 27/48 = 69/16
In mixed form: 45/16
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