Add 49/81 and 4/18
49/81 + 4/18 is 67/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
49/81 = 49 × 2/81 × 2 = 98/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
4/18 = 4 × 9/18 × 9 = 36/162 - Add the two like fractions:
98/162 + 36/162 = 98 + 36/162 = 134/162 - 134/162 simplified gives 67/81
- So, 49/81 + 4/18 = 67/81
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