Add 98/27 and 20/48
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 20/48
98/27 + 20/48 is 437/108.
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,
98/27 = 98 × 16/27 × 16 = 1568/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
20/48 = 20 × 9/48 × 9 = 180/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/432 + 180/432 = 1568 + 180/432 = 1748/432 - 1748/432 simplified gives 437/108
- So, 98/27 + 20/48 = 437/108
In mixed form: 45/108
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