Add 5/81 and 8/28
5/81 + 8/28 is 197/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
8/28 = 8 × 81/28 × 81 = 648/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
140/2268 + 648/2268 = 140 + 648/2268 = 788/2268 - 788/2268 simplified gives 197/567
- So, 5/81 + 8/28 = 197/567
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