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Add 28/6 and 4/81

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 4/81

28/6 + 4/81 is 382/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    28/6 = 28 × 27/6 × 27 = 756/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/162 + 8/162 = 756 + 8/162 = 764/162
  5. 764/162 simplified gives 382/81
  6. So, 28/6 + 4/81 = 382/81
    In mixed form: 458/81

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