Add 3/8 and 63/81
3/8 + 63/81 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/8 = 3 × 81/8 × 81 = 243/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
63/81 = 63 × 8/81 × 8 = 504/648 - Add the two like fractions:
243/648 + 504/648 = 243 + 504/648 = 747/648 - 747/648 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 3/8 + 63/81 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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