Add 35/45 and 8/81
35/45 + 8/81 is 71/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
35/45 = 35 × 9/45 × 9 = 315/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
8/81 = 8 × 5/81 × 5 = 40/405 - Add the two like fractions:
315/405 + 40/405 = 315 + 40/405 = 355/405 - 355/405 simplified gives 71/81
- So, 35/45 + 8/81 = 71/81
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