Add 2/6 and 2/81
2/6 + 2/81 is 29/81.
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,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Add the two like fractions:
54/162 + 4/162 = 54 + 4/162 = 58/162 - 58/162 simplified gives 29/81
- So, 2/6 + 2/81 = 29/81
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