Add 18/28 and 35/81
18/28 + 35/81 is 1219/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
18/28 = 18 × 81/28 × 81 = 1458/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
35/81 = 35 × 28/81 × 28 = 980/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/2268 + 980/2268 = 1458 + 980/2268 = 2438/2268 - 2438/2268 simplified gives 1219/1134
- So, 18/28 + 35/81 = 1219/1134
In mixed form: 185/1134
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