Add 4/8 and 56/81
4/8 + 56/81 is 193/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
4/8 = 4 × 81/8 × 81 = 324/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
56/81 = 56 × 8/81 × 8 = 448/648 - Add the two like fractions:
324/648 + 448/648 = 324 + 448/648 = 772/648 - 772/648 simplified gives 193/162
- So, 4/8 + 56/81 = 193/162
In mixed form: 131/162
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