Add 8/18 and 2/81
8/18 + 2/81 is 38/81.
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,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Add the two like fractions:
72/162 + 4/162 = 72 + 4/162 = 76/162 - 76/162 simplified gives 38/81
- So, 8/18 + 2/81 = 38/81
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