Add 48/81 and 35/36
48/81 + 35/36 is 169/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
48/81 = 48 × 4/81 × 4 = 192/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
35/36 = 35 × 9/36 × 9 = 315/324 - Add the two like fractions:
192/324 + 315/324 = 192 + 315/324 = 507/324 - 507/324 simplified gives 169/108
- So, 48/81 + 35/36 = 169/108
In mixed form: 161/108
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