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Add 8/81 and 45/7

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 6 3/7

8/81 + 45/7 is 3701/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 7 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    8/81 = 8 × 7/81 × 7 = 56/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    45/7 = 45 × 81/7 × 81 = 3645/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/567 + 3645/567 = 56 + 3645/567 = 3701/567
  5. So, 8/81 + 45/7 = 3701/567
    In mixed form: 6299/567

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