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Add 4/45 and 35/81

4/45 + 35/81 is 211/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    4/45 = 4 × 9/45 × 9 = 36/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    35/81 = 35 × 5/81 × 5 = 175/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/405 + 175/405 = 36 + 175/405 = 211/405
  5. So, 4/45 + 35/81 = 211/405

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