Add 1/81 and 1/20
1/81 + 1/20 is 101/1620.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
1/81 = 1 × 20/81 × 20 = 20/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
1/20 = 1 × 81/20 × 81 = 81/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
20/1620 + 81/1620 = 20 + 81/1620 = 101/1620 - So, 1/81 + 1/20 = 101/1620
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