Add 45/2 and 8/81
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 8/81
45/2 + 8/81 is 3661/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
45/2 = 45 × 81/2 × 81 = 3645/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Add the two like fractions:
3645/162 + 16/162 = 3645 + 16/162 = 3661/162 - So, 45/2 + 8/81 = 3661/162
In mixed form: 2297/162
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