Add 48/21 and 3/81, Solve 2 6/21 + 3/81 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 3/81

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 3/81

48/21 + 3/81 is 439/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
48/21 = 48 × 27/21 × 27 = 1296/567
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
3/81 = 3 × 7/81 × 7 = 21/567
Add the two like fractions:
1296/567 + 21/567 = 1296 + 21/567 = 1317/567
1317/567 simplified gives 439/189
So, 48/21 + 3/81 = 439/189
In mixed form: 261/189

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