Add 9/48 and 27/54
9/48 + 27/54 is 11/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
27/54 = 27 × 8/54 × 8 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
81/432 + 216/432 = 81 + 216/432 = 297/432 - 297/432 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 9/48 + 27/54 = 11/16
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