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Add 4/2 and 18/81

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 18/81

4/2 + 18/81 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    4/2 = 4 × 81/2 × 81 = 324/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    18/81 = 18 × 2/81 × 2 = 36/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/162 + 36/162 = 324 + 36/162 = 360/162
  5. 360/162 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 4/2 + 18/81 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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