Add 2/81 and 9/20
2/81 + 9/20 is 769/1620.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
2/81 = 2 × 20/81 × 20 = 40/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
9/20 = 9 × 81/20 × 81 = 729/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1620 + 729/1620 = 40 + 729/1620 = 769/1620 - So, 2/81 + 9/20 = 769/1620
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