Add 42/4 and 8/81
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 8/81
42/4 + 8/81 is 1717/162.
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,
42/4 = 42 × 81/4 × 81 = 3402/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
8/81 = 8 × 4/81 × 4 = 32/324 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/324 + 32/324 = 3402 + 32/324 = 3434/324 - 3434/324 simplified gives 1717/162
- So, 42/4 + 8/81 = 1717/162
In mixed form: 1097/162
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