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Add 20/81 and 12/48

20/81 + 12/48 is 161/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    20/81 = 20 × 16/81 × 16 = 320/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
    12/48 = 12 × 27/48 × 27 = 324/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/1296 + 324/1296 = 320 + 324/1296 = 644/1296
  5. 644/1296 simplified gives 161/324
  6. So, 20/81 + 12/48 = 161/324

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