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Add 10/48 and 35/81

10/48 + 35/81 is 415/648.

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,
    10/48 = 10 × 27/48 × 27 = 270/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    35/81 = 35 × 16/81 × 16 = 560/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1296 + 560/1296 = 270 + 560/1296 = 830/1296
  5. 830/1296 simplified gives 415/648
  6. So, 10/48 + 35/81 = 415/648

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