Add 42/8 and 48/81
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 48/81
42/8 + 48/81 is 631/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
42/8 = 42 × 81/8 × 81 = 3402/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
48/81 = 48 × 8/81 × 8 = 384/648 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/648 + 384/648 = 3402 + 384/648 = 3786/648 - 3786/648 simplified gives 631/108
- So, 42/8 + 48/81 = 631/108
In mixed form: 591/108
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