Add 8/45 and 8/81
8/45 + 8/81 is 112/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
8/45 = 8 × 9/45 × 9 = 72/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
8/81 = 8 × 5/81 × 5 = 40/405 - Add the two like fractions:
72/405 + 40/405 = 72 + 40/405 = 112/405 - So, 8/45 + 8/81 = 112/405
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