Add 5/35 and 3/81
5/35 + 3/81 is 34/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
5/35 = 5 × 81/35 × 81 = 405/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
3/81 = 3 × 35/81 × 35 = 105/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2835 + 105/2835 = 405 + 105/2835 = 510/2835 - 510/2835 simplified gives 34/189
- So, 5/35 + 3/81 = 34/189
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