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Add 16/81 and 8/10

16/81 + 8/10 is 404/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 10 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    16/81 = 16 × 10/81 × 10 = 160/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
    8/10 = 8 × 81/10 × 81 = 648/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/810 + 648/810 = 160 + 648/810 = 808/810
  5. 808/810 simplified gives 404/405
  6. So, 16/81 + 8/10 = 404/405

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