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Add 2/48 and 30/81

2/48 + 30/81 is 89/216.

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,
    2/48 = 2 × 27/48 × 27 = 54/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    30/81 = 30 × 16/81 × 16 = 480/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/1296 + 480/1296 = 54 + 480/1296 = 534/1296
  5. 534/1296 simplified gives 89/216
  6. So, 2/48 + 30/81 = 89/216

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