Add 10/48 and 10/81
10/48 + 10/81 is 215/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
10/48 = 10 × 27/48 × 27 = 270/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
10/81 = 10 × 16/81 × 16 = 160/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1296 + 160/1296 = 270 + 160/1296 = 430/1296 - 430/1296 simplified gives 215/648
- So, 10/48 + 10/81 = 215/648
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