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Add 48/49 and 9/81

48/49 + 9/81 is 481/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    48/49 = 48 × 81/49 × 81 = 3888/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    9/81 = 9 × 49/81 × 49 = 441/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/3969 + 441/3969 = 3888 + 441/3969 = 4329/3969
  5. 4329/3969 simplified gives 481/441
  6. So, 48/49 + 9/81 = 481/441
    In mixed form: 140/441

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