Add 28/8 and 3/81, Solve 3 4/8 + 3/81 as a fraction

Add 28/8 and 3/81

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 3/81

28/8 + 3/81 is 191/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
28/8 = 28 × 81/8 × 81 = 2268/648
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
3/81 = 3 × 8/81 × 8 = 24/648
Add the two like fractions:
2268/648 + 24/648 = 2268 + 24/648 = 2292/648
2292/648 simplified gives 191/54
So, 28/8 + 3/81 = 191/54
In mixed form: 329/54

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