Add 1/6 and 14/81
1/6 + 14/81 is 55/162.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 27/6 × 27 = 27/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Add the two like fractions:
27/162 + 28/162 = 27 + 28/162 = 55/162 - So, 1/6 + 14/81 = 55/162
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