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Add 2/81 and 8/42

2/81 + 8/42 is 122/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    2/81 = 2 × 14/81 × 14 = 28/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
    8/42 = 8 × 27/42 × 27 = 216/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/1134 + 216/1134 = 28 + 216/1134 = 244/1134
  5. 244/1134 simplified gives 122/567
  6. So, 2/81 + 8/42 = 122/567

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