Add 2/45 and 70/81
2/45 + 70/81 is 368/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
2/45 = 2 × 9/45 × 9 = 18/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
70/81 = 70 × 5/81 × 5 = 350/405 - Add the two like fractions:
18/405 + 350/405 = 18 + 350/405 = 368/405 - So, 2/45 + 70/81 = 368/405
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