Add 8/27 and 14/48
8/27 + 14/48 is 127/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432 - Add the two like fractions:
128/432 + 126/432 = 128 + 126/432 = 254/432 - 254/432 simplified gives 127/216
- So, 8/27 + 14/48 = 127/216
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