Add 2/81 and 80/84
2/81 + 80/84 is 554/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
2/81 = 2 × 28/81 × 28 = 56/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
80/84 = 80 × 27/84 × 27 = 2160/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
56/2268 + 2160/2268 = 56 + 2160/2268 = 2216/2268 - 2216/2268 simplified gives 554/567
- So, 2/81 + 80/84 = 554/567
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