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Add 48/81 and 49/72

48/81 + 49/72 is 275/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 72 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    48/81 = 48 × 8/81 × 8 = 384/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
    49/72 = 49 × 9/72 × 9 = 441/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/648 + 441/648 = 384 + 441/648 = 825/648
  5. 825/648 simplified gives 275/216
  6. So, 48/81 + 49/72 = 275/216
    In mixed form: 159/216

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