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Add 4/35 and 6/81

4/35 + 6/81 is 178/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    4/35 = 4 × 81/35 × 81 = 324/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    6/81 = 6 × 35/81 × 35 = 210/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/2835 + 210/2835 = 324 + 210/2835 = 534/2835
  5. 534/2835 simplified gives 178/945
  6. So, 4/35 + 6/81 = 178/945

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