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Add 1/81 and 8/18

1/81 + 8/18 is 37/81.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 9/18 × 9 = 72/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/162 + 72/162 = 2 + 72/162 = 74/162
  5. 74/162 simplified gives 37/81
  6. So, 1/81 + 8/18 = 37/81

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