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Add 96/2 and 75/81

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 75/81

96/2 + 75/81 is 1321/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    96/2 = 96 × 81/2 × 81 = 7776/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7776/162 + 150/162 = 7776 + 150/162 = 7926/162
  5. 7926/162 simplified gives 1321/27
  6. So, 96/2 + 75/81 = 1321/27
    In mixed form: 4825/27

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