Add 45/21 and 2/81
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 2/81
45/21 + 2/81 is 1229/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
45/21 = 45 × 27/21 × 27 = 1215/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
2/81 = 2 × 7/81 × 7 = 14/567 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/567 + 14/567 = 1215 + 14/567 = 1229/567 - So, 45/21 + 2/81 = 1229/567
In mixed form: 295/567
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