Add 5/81 and 8/20
5/81 + 8/20 is 187/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
5/81 = 5 × 20/81 × 20 = 100/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
8/20 = 8 × 81/20 × 81 = 648/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1620 + 648/1620 = 100 + 648/1620 = 748/1620 - 748/1620 simplified gives 187/405
- So, 5/81 + 8/20 = 187/405
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