Add 48/81 and 49/72
48/81 + 49/72 is 275/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
48/81 = 48 × 8/81 × 8 = 384/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
49/72 = 49 × 9/72 × 9 = 441/648 - Add the two like fractions:
384/648 + 441/648 = 384 + 441/648 = 825/648 - 825/648 simplified gives 275/216
- So, 48/81 + 49/72 = 275/216
In mixed form: 159/216
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