Add 1/81 and 6/4, Solve 1/81 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 1/81 and 6/4

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

1/81 + 6/4 is 245/162.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
1/81 = 1 × 4/81 × 4 = 4/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
6/4 = 6 × 81/4 × 81 = 486/324
Add the two like fractions:
4/324 + 486/324 = 4 + 486/324 = 490/324
490/324 simplified gives 245/162
So, 1/81 + 6/4 = 245/162
In mixed form: 183/162

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