Add 5/28 and 48/81
5/28 + 48/81 is 583/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
5/28 = 5 × 81/28 × 81 = 405/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
48/81 = 48 × 28/81 × 28 = 1344/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2268 + 1344/2268 = 405 + 1344/2268 = 1749/2268 - 1749/2268 simplified gives 583/756
- So, 5/28 + 48/81 = 583/756
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