Add 2/81 and 8/4
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 0/4
2/81 + 8/4 is 164/81.
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,
8/4 = 8 × 81/4 × 81 = 648/324 - Add the two like fractions:
8/324 + 648/324 = 8 + 648/324 = 656/324 - 656/324 simplified gives 164/81
- So, 2/81 + 8/4 = 164/81
In mixed form: 22/81
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