Add 8/81 and 14/48
8/81 + 14/48 is 253/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
8/81 = 8 × 16/81 × 16 = 128/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
14/48 = 14 × 27/48 × 27 = 378/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1296 + 378/1296 = 128 + 378/1296 = 506/1296 - 506/1296 simplified gives 253/648
- So, 8/81 + 14/48 = 253/648
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