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Add 1/81 and 63/18

1st number: 1/81, 2nd number: 3 9/18

1/81 + 63/18 is 569/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 18 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    1/81 = 1 × 2/81 × 2 = 2/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    63/18 = 63 × 9/18 × 9 = 567/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/162 + 567/162 = 2 + 567/162 = 569/162
  5. So, 1/81 + 63/18 = 569/162
    In mixed form: 383/162

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