Add 5/9 and 48/81
5/9 + 48/81 is 31/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
5/9 = 5 × 9/9 × 9 = 45/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
48/81 = 48 × 1/81 × 1 = 48/81 - Add the two like fractions:
45/81 + 48/81 = 45 + 48/81 = 93/81 - 93/81 simplified gives 31/27
- So, 5/9 + 48/81 = 31/27
In mixed form: 14/27
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