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Add 6/8 and 48/81

6/8 + 48/81 is 145/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    6/8 = 6 × 81/8 × 81 = 486/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    48/81 = 48 × 8/81 × 8 = 384/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/648 + 384/648 = 486 + 384/648 = 870/648
  5. 870/648 simplified gives 145/108
  6. So, 6/8 + 48/81 = 145/108
    In mixed form: 137/108

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