Add 4/81 and 5/60
4/81 + 5/60 is 43/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
4/81 = 4 × 20/81 × 20 = 80/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
5/60 = 5 × 27/60 × 27 = 135/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
80/1620 + 135/1620 = 80 + 135/1620 = 215/1620 - 215/1620 simplified gives 43/324
- So, 4/81 + 5/60 = 43/324
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