Add 81/6 and 4/9
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 4/9
81/6 + 4/9 is 251/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
81/6 = 81 × 3/6 × 3 = 243/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
243/18 + 8/18 = 243 + 8/18 = 251/18 - So, 81/6 + 4/9 = 251/18
In mixed form: 1317/18
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