Add 2/81 and 16/36
2/81 + 16/36 is 38/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
16/36 = 16 × 9/36 × 9 = 144/324 - Add the two like fractions:
8/324 + 144/324 = 8 + 144/324 = 152/324 - 152/324 simplified gives 38/81
- So, 2/81 + 16/36 = 38/81
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