Add 10/81 and 18/36
10/81 + 18/36 is 101/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
18/36 = 18 × 9/36 × 9 = 162/324 - Add the two like fractions:
40/324 + 162/324 = 40 + 162/324 = 202/324 - 202/324 simplified gives 101/162
- So, 10/81 + 18/36 = 101/162
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