Add 2/4 and 9/81
2/4 + 9/81 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
9/81 = 9 × 4/81 × 4 = 36/324 - Add the two like fractions:
162/324 + 36/324 = 162 + 36/324 = 198/324 - 198/324 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/4 + 9/81 = 11/18
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