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Add 6/81 and 5/35

6/81 + 5/35 is 41/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    6/81 = 6 × 35/81 × 35 = 210/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    5/35 = 5 × 81/35 × 81 = 405/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/2835 + 405/2835 = 210 + 405/2835 = 615/2835
  5. 615/2835 simplified gives 41/189
  6. So, 6/81 + 5/35 = 41/189

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