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Add 9/8 and 4/81

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 4/81

9/8 + 4/81 is 761/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    9/8 = 9 × 81/8 × 81 = 729/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    4/81 = 4 × 8/81 × 8 = 32/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/648 + 32/648 = 729 + 32/648 = 761/648
  5. So, 9/8 + 4/81 = 761/648
    In mixed form: 1113/648

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