Add 2/5 and 1/81
2/5 + 1/81 is 167/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
2/5 = 2 × 81/5 × 81 = 162/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405 - Add the two like fractions:
162/405 + 5/405 = 162 + 5/405 = 167/405 - So, 2/5 + 1/81 = 167/405
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