Add 4/18 and 42/81
4/18 + 42/81 is 20/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
4/18 = 4 × 9/18 × 9 = 36/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162 - Add the two like fractions:
36/162 + 84/162 = 36 + 84/162 = 120/162 - 120/162 simplified gives 20/27
- So, 4/18 + 42/81 = 20/27
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