Add 1/81 and 3/8
1/81 + 3/8 is 251/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 8 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
3/8 = 3 × 81/8 × 81 = 243/648 - Add the two like fractions:
8/648 + 243/648 = 8 + 243/648 = 251/648 - So, 1/81 + 3/8 = 251/648
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