Add 8/18 and 10/81
8/18 + 10/81 is 46/81.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 9/18 × 9 = 72/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162 - Add the two like fractions:
72/162 + 20/162 = 72 + 20/162 = 92/162 - 92/162 simplified gives 46/81
- So, 8/18 + 10/81 = 46/81
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