Add 2/35 and 18/81
2/35 + 18/81 is 88/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
2/35 = 2 × 81/35 × 81 = 162/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
18/81 = 18 × 35/81 × 35 = 630/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
162/2835 + 630/2835 = 162 + 630/2835 = 792/2835 - 792/2835 simplified gives 88/315
- So, 2/35 + 18/81 = 88/315
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