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Add 56/81 and 30/48

56/81 + 30/48 is 853/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    56/81 = 56 × 16/81 × 16 = 896/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
    30/48 = 30 × 27/48 × 27 = 810/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1296 + 810/1296 = 896 + 810/1296 = 1706/1296
  5. 1706/1296 simplified gives 853/648
  6. So, 56/81 + 30/48 = 853/648
    In mixed form: 1205/648

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