Add 75/48 and 20/27
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 20/27
75/48 + 20/27 is 995/432.
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,
75/48 = 75 × 9/48 × 9 = 675/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
675/432 + 320/432 = 675 + 320/432 = 995/432 - So, 75/48 + 20/27 = 995/432
In mixed form: 2131/432
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