Add 30/48 and 75/81
30/48 + 75/81 is 335/216.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 27/48 × 27 = 810/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
75/81 = 75 × 16/81 × 16 = 1200/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1296 + 1200/1296 = 810 + 1200/1296 = 2010/1296 - 2010/1296 simplified gives 335/216
- So, 30/48 + 75/81 = 335/216
In mixed form: 1119/216
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