Add 1/2 and 48/81
1/2 + 48/81 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
1/2 = 1 × 81/2 × 81 = 81/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
48/81 = 48 × 2/81 × 2 = 96/162 - Add the two like fractions:
81/162 + 96/162 = 81 + 96/162 = 177/162 - 177/162 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 1/2 + 48/81 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 1/2+96/81 1/4+48/81 3/2+48/81 1/6+48/81 5/2+48/81 1/10+48/81 7/2+48/81 1/14+48/81