Add 2/4 and 80/81
2/4 + 80/81 is 241/162.
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,
80/81 = 80 × 4/81 × 4 = 320/324 - Add the two like fractions:
162/324 + 320/324 = 162 + 320/324 = 482/324 - 482/324 simplified gives 241/162
- So, 2/4 + 80/81 = 241/162
In mixed form: 179/162
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