Add 10/81 and 5/48
10/81 + 5/48 is 295/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
10/81 = 10 × 16/81 × 16 = 160/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
5/48 = 5 × 27/48 × 27 = 135/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1296 + 135/1296 = 160 + 135/1296 = 295/1296 - So, 10/81 + 5/48 = 295/1296
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