Add 4/81 and 2/4
4/81 + 2/4 is 89/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
4/81 = 4 × 4/81 × 4 = 16/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Add the two like fractions:
16/324 + 162/324 = 16 + 162/324 = 178/324 - 178/324 simplified gives 89/162
- So, 4/81 + 2/4 = 89/162
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