Add 5/81 and 4/8
5/81 + 4/8 is 91/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 8 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
4/8 = 4 × 81/8 × 81 = 324/648 - Add the two like fractions:
40/648 + 324/648 = 40 + 324/648 = 364/648 - 364/648 simplified gives 91/162
- So, 5/81 + 4/8 = 91/162
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