Add 1/5 and 10/81
1/5 + 10/81 is 131/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
1/5 = 1 × 81/5 × 81 = 81/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
10/81 = 10 × 5/81 × 5 = 50/405 - Add the two like fractions:
81/405 + 50/405 = 81 + 50/405 = 131/405 - So, 1/5 + 10/81 = 131/405
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