Add 48/81 and 4/5
48/81 + 4/5 is 188/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
48/81 = 48 × 5/81 × 5 = 240/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
4/5 = 4 × 81/5 × 81 = 324/405 - Add the two like fractions:
240/405 + 324/405 = 240 + 324/405 = 564/405 - 564/405 simplified gives 188/135
- So, 48/81 + 4/5 = 188/135
In mixed form: 153/135
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