Add 45/80 and 2/81
45/80 + 2/81 is 761/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
45/80 = 45 × 81/80 × 81 = 3645/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
2/81 = 2 × 80/81 × 80 = 160/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
3645/6480 + 160/6480 = 3645 + 160/6480 = 3805/6480 - 3805/6480 simplified gives 761/1296
- So, 45/80 + 2/81 = 761/1296
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