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Add 1/48 and 6/81

1/48 + 6/81 is 41/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
    1/48 = 1 × 27/48 × 27 = 27/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    6/81 = 6 × 16/81 × 16 = 96/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1296 + 96/1296 = 27 + 96/1296 = 123/1296
  5. 123/1296 simplified gives 41/432
  6. So, 1/48 + 6/81 = 41/432

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