Add 45/4 and 9/81
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 9/81
45/4 + 9/81 is 409/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
45/4 = 45 × 81/4 × 81 = 3645/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
9/81 = 9 × 4/81 × 4 = 36/324 - Add the two like fractions:
3645/324 + 36/324 = 3645 + 36/324 = 3681/324 - 3681/324 simplified gives 409/36
- So, 45/4 + 9/81 = 409/36
In mixed form: 1113/36
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