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Add 8/35 and 54/81

8/35 + 54/81 is 94/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    8/35 = 8 × 81/35 × 81 = 648/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    54/81 = 54 × 35/81 × 35 = 1890/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2835 + 1890/2835 = 648 + 1890/2835 = 2538/2835
  5. 2538/2835 simplified gives 94/105
  6. So, 8/35 + 54/81 = 94/105

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