Add 75/48 and 35/54, Solve 1 27/48 + 35/54 as a fraction

Add 75/48 and 35/54

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 35/54

75/48 + 35/54 is 955/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 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 54 × 8 = 432,
35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
Add the two like fractions:
675/432 + 280/432 = 675 + 280/432 = 955/432
So, 75/48 + 35/54 = 955/432
In mixed form: 291/432

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