Add 3/54 and 35/81
3/54 + 35/81 is 79/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
3/54 = 3 × 3/54 × 3 = 9/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
35/81 = 35 × 2/81 × 2 = 70/162 - Add the two like fractions:
9/162 + 70/162 = 9 + 70/162 = 79/162 - So, 3/54 + 35/81 = 79/162
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