Add 3/48 and 3/81
3/48 + 3/81 is 43/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
3/48 = 3 × 27/48 × 27 = 81/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
3/81 = 3 × 16/81 × 16 = 48/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
81/1296 + 48/1296 = 81 + 48/1296 = 129/1296 - 129/1296 simplified gives 43/432
- So, 3/48 + 3/81 = 43/432
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