Add 2/81 and 5/30
2/81 + 5/30 is 31/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 30 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
2/81 = 2 × 10/81 × 10 = 20/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
5/30 = 5 × 27/30 × 27 = 135/810 - Add the two like fractions:
20/810 + 135/810 = 20 + 135/810 = 155/810 - 155/810 simplified gives 31/162
- So, 2/81 + 5/30 = 31/162
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