Add 2/81 and 2/4
2/81 + 2/4 is 85/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 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 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Add the two like fractions:
8/324 + 162/324 = 8 + 162/324 = 170/324 - 170/324 simplified gives 85/162
- So, 2/81 + 2/4 = 85/162
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