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Add 12/81 and 48/49

12/81 + 48/49 is 1492/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    12/81 = 12 × 49/81 × 49 = 588/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    48/49 = 48 × 81/49 × 81 = 3888/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/3969 + 3888/3969 = 588 + 3888/3969 = 4476/3969
  5. 4476/3969 simplified gives 1492/1323
  6. So, 12/81 + 48/49 = 1492/1323
    In mixed form: 1169/1323

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