Add 48/49 and 9/81
48/49 + 9/81 is 481/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
48/49 = 48 × 81/49 × 81 = 3888/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
9/81 = 9 × 49/81 × 49 = 441/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/3969 + 441/3969 = 3888 + 441/3969 = 4329/3969 - 4329/3969 simplified gives 481/441
- So, 48/49 + 9/81 = 481/441
In mixed form: 140/441
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 96/49+9/81 48/49+18/81 48/98+9/81 48/49+27/81 48/49+45/81 48/49+63/81