Add 8/27 and 3/81
8/27 + 3/81 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
8/27 = 8 × 3/27 × 3 = 24/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
3/81 = 3 × 1/81 × 1 = 3/81 - Add the two like fractions:
24/81 + 3/81 = 24 + 3/81 = 27/81 - 27/81 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 8/27 + 3/81 = 1/3
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