Add 81/9 and 20/48
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 20/48
81/9 + 20/48 is 113/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
81/9 = 81 × 16/9 × 16 = 1296/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/144 + 60/144 = 1296 + 60/144 = 1356/144 - 1356/144 simplified gives 113/12
- So, 81/9 + 20/48 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12
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