Add 63/18 and 2/81
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 2/81
63/18 + 2/81 is 571/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
63/18 = 63 × 9/18 × 9 = 567/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Add the two like fractions:
567/162 + 4/162 = 567 + 4/162 = 571/162 - So, 63/18 + 2/81 = 571/162
In mixed form: 385/162
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