Add 2/81 and 12/48
2/81 + 12/48 is 89/324.
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,
2/81 = 2 × 16/81 × 16 = 32/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
12/48 = 12 × 27/48 × 27 = 324/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1296 + 324/1296 = 32 + 324/1296 = 356/1296 - 356/1296 simplified gives 89/324
- So, 2/81 + 12/48 = 89/324
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