Add 3/6 and 48/81
3/6 + 48/81 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
3/6 = 3 × 27/6 × 27 = 81/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
48/81 = 48 × 2/81 × 2 = 96/162 - Add the two like fractions:
81/162 + 96/162 = 81 + 96/162 = 177/162 - 177/162 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 3/6 + 48/81 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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