Add 8/18 and 6/81
8/18 + 6/81 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
8/18 = 8 × 9/18 × 9 = 72/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Add the two like fractions:
72/162 + 12/162 = 72 + 12/162 = 84/162 - 84/162 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 8/18 + 6/81 = 14/27
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