Add 2/27 and 3/81
2/27 + 3/81 is 1/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
2/27 = 2 × 3/27 × 3 = 6/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
3/81 = 3 × 1/81 × 1 = 3/81 - Add the two like fractions:
6/81 + 3/81 = 6 + 3/81 = 9/81 - 9/81 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 2/27 + 3/81 = 1/9
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