Add 1/81 and 27/6
1st number: 1/81, 2nd number: 4 3/6
1/81 + 27/6 is 731/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
1/81 = 1 × 2/81 × 2 = 2/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
27/6 = 27 × 27/6 × 27 = 729/162 - Add the two like fractions:
2/162 + 729/162 = 2 + 729/162 = 731/162 - So, 1/81 + 27/6 = 731/162
In mixed form: 483/162
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