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Add 3/49 and 3/81

3/49 + 3/81 is 130/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    3/49 = 3 × 81/49 × 81 = 243/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    3/81 = 3 × 49/81 × 49 = 147/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/3969 + 147/3969 = 243 + 147/3969 = 390/3969
  5. 390/3969 simplified gives 130/1323
  6. So, 3/49 + 3/81 = 130/1323

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