Add 48/81 and 49/80
48/81 + 49/80 is 2603/2160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
48/81 = 48 × 80/81 × 80 = 3840/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
49/80 = 49 × 81/80 × 81 = 3969/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/6480 + 3969/6480 = 3840 + 3969/6480 = 7809/6480 - 7809/6480 simplified gives 2603/2160
- So, 48/81 + 49/80 = 2603/2160
In mixed form: 1443/2160
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