Add 16/2 and 10/81
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 10/81
16/2 + 10/81 is 658/81.
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,
16/2 = 16 × 81/2 × 81 = 1296/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/162 + 20/162 = 1296 + 20/162 = 1316/162 - 1316/162 simplified gives 658/81
- So, 16/2 + 10/81 = 658/81
In mixed form: 810/81
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