Add 2/54 and 8/81
2/54 + 8/81 is 11/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
2/54 = 2 × 3/54 × 3 = 6/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Add the two like fractions:
6/162 + 16/162 = 6 + 16/162 = 22/162 - 22/162 simplified gives 11/81
- So, 2/54 + 8/81 = 11/81
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