Add 7/2 and 8/81
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 8/81
7/2 + 8/81 is 583/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
7/2 = 7 × 81/2 × 81 = 567/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Add the two like fractions:
567/162 + 16/162 = 567 + 16/162 = 583/162 - So, 7/2 + 8/81 = 583/162
In mixed form: 397/162
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