Add 81/48 and 20/36
1st number: 1 33/48, 2nd number: 20/36
81/48 + 20/36 is 323/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
81/48 = 81 × 3/48 × 3 = 243/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
243/144 + 80/144 = 243 + 80/144 = 323/144 - So, 81/48 + 20/36 = 323/144
In mixed form: 235/144
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