Add 2/6 and 7/81
2/6 + 7/81 is 34/81.
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,
7/81 = 7 × 2/81 × 2 = 14/162 - Add the two like fractions:
54/162 + 14/162 = 54 + 14/162 = 68/162 - 68/162 simplified gives 34/81
- So, 2/6 + 7/81 = 34/81
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