Add 21/45 and 1/81
21/45 + 1/81 is 194/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
21/45 = 21 × 9/45 × 9 = 189/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405 - Add the two like fractions:
189/405 + 5/405 = 189 + 5/405 = 194/405 - So, 21/45 + 1/81 = 194/405
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