Add 14/8 and 2/81
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/81
14/8 + 2/81 is 575/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
14/8 = 14 × 81/8 × 81 = 1134/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/648 + 16/648 = 1134 + 16/648 = 1150/648 - 1150/648 simplified gives 575/324
- So, 14/8 + 2/81 = 575/324
In mixed form: 1251/324
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