Add 2/6 and 18/81
2/6 + 18/81 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
2/6 = 2 × 27/6 × 27 = 54/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
18/81 = 18 × 2/81 × 2 = 36/162 - Add the two like fractions:
54/162 + 36/162 = 54 + 36/162 = 90/162 - 90/162 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 2/6 + 18/81 = 5/9
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