Add 4/18 and 6/81
4/18 + 6/81 is 8/27.
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,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Add the two like fractions:
36/162 + 12/162 = 36 + 12/162 = 48/162 - 48/162 simplified gives 8/27
- So, 4/18 + 6/81 = 8/27
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