Add 35/81 and 8/54
35/81 + 8/54 is 47/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
35/81 = 35 × 2/81 × 2 = 70/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
8/54 = 8 × 3/54 × 3 = 24/162 - Add the two like fractions:
70/162 + 24/162 = 70 + 24/162 = 94/162 - 94/162 simplified gives 47/81
- So, 35/81 + 8/54 = 47/81
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