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Add 3/18 and 1/81

3/18 + 1/81 is 29/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    3/18 = 3 × 9/18 × 9 = 27/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    1/81 = 1 × 2/81 × 2 = 2/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/162 + 2/162 = 27 + 2/162 = 29/162
  5. So, 3/18 + 1/81 = 29/162

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