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Add 48/81 and 63/36

1st number: 48/81, 2nd number: 1 27/36

48/81 + 63/36 is 253/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    48/81 = 48 × 4/81 × 4 = 192/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
    63/36 = 63 × 9/36 × 9 = 567/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/324 + 567/324 = 192 + 567/324 = 759/324
  5. 759/324 simplified gives 253/108
  6. So, 48/81 + 63/36 = 253/108
    In mixed form: 237/108

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