Add 2/28 and 45/81
2/28 + 45/81 is 79/126.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 81/28 × 81 = 162/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
45/81 = 45 × 28/81 × 28 = 1260/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
162/2268 + 1260/2268 = 162 + 1260/2268 = 1422/2268 - 1422/2268 simplified gives 79/126
- So, 2/28 + 45/81 = 79/126
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