Add 2/4 and 28/81
2/4 + 28/81 is 137/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
28/81 = 28 × 4/81 × 4 = 112/324 - Add the two like fractions:
162/324 + 112/324 = 162 + 112/324 = 274/324 - 274/324 simplified gives 137/162
- So, 2/4 + 28/81 = 137/162
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