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Add 18/81 and 14/35

18/81 + 14/35 is 28/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    18/81 = 18 × 35/81 × 35 = 630/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    14/35 = 14 × 81/35 × 81 = 1134/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/2835 + 1134/2835 = 630 + 1134/2835 = 1764/2835
  5. 1764/2835 simplified gives 28/45
  6. So, 18/81 + 14/35 = 28/45

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