Add 49/54 and 28/81
49/54 + 28/81 is 203/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
49/54 = 49 × 3/54 × 3 = 147/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
28/81 = 28 × 2/81 × 2 = 56/162 - Add the two like fractions:
147/162 + 56/162 = 147 + 56/162 = 203/162 - So, 49/54 + 28/81 = 203/162
In mixed form: 141/162
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