Add 14/2 and 9/81
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 9/81
14/2 + 9/81 is 64/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
14/2 = 14 × 81/2 × 81 = 1134/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
9/81 = 9 × 2/81 × 2 = 18/162 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/162 + 18/162 = 1134 + 18/162 = 1152/162 - 1152/162 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 14/2 + 9/81 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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