Add 3/81 and 18/49
3/81 + 18/49 is 535/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
3/81 = 3 × 49/81 × 49 = 147/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
18/49 = 18 × 81/49 × 81 = 1458/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
147/3969 + 1458/3969 = 147 + 1458/3969 = 1605/3969 - 1605/3969 simplified gives 535/1323
- So, 3/81 + 18/49 = 535/1323
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