Add 16/18 and 30/81
16/18 + 30/81 is 34/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
16/18 = 16 × 9/18 × 9 = 144/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
30/81 = 30 × 2/81 × 2 = 60/162 - Add the two like fractions:
144/162 + 60/162 = 144 + 60/162 = 204/162 - 204/162 simplified gives 34/27
- So, 16/18 + 30/81 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27
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