Add 8/48 and 42/27, Solve 8/48 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 8/48 and 42/27

1^st number: 8/48, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

8/48 + 42/27 is 31/18.

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,
42/27 = 42 × 16/27 × 16 = 672/432
Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 672/432 = 72 + 672/432 = 744/432
744/432 simplified gives 31/18
So, 8/48 + 42/27 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18

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