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Add 4/28 and 3/81

4/28 + 3/81 is 34/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    4/28 = 4 × 81/28 × 81 = 324/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    3/81 = 3 × 28/81 × 28 = 84/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/2268 + 84/2268 = 324 + 84/2268 = 408/2268
  5. 408/2268 simplified gives 34/189
  6. So, 4/28 + 3/81 = 34/189

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