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Add 81/48 and 45/35

1st number: 1 33/48, 2nd number: 1 10/35

81/48 + 45/35 is 333/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    81/48 = 81 × 35/48 × 35 = 2835/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    45/35 = 45 × 48/35 × 48 = 2160/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1680 + 2160/1680 = 2835 + 2160/1680 = 4995/1680
  5. 4995/1680 simplified gives 333/112
  6. So, 81/48 + 45/35 = 333/112
    In mixed form: 2109/112

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