Add 8/48 and 15/27
8/48 + 15/27 is 13/18.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 9/48 × 9 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432 - Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 240/432 = 72 + 240/432 = 312/432 - 312/432 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 8/48 + 15/27 = 13/18
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