Add 10/2 and 6/81
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 6/81
10/2 + 6/81 is 137/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
10/2 = 10 × 81/2 × 81 = 810/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Add the two like fractions:
810/162 + 12/162 = 810 + 12/162 = 822/162 - 822/162 simplified gives 137/27
- So, 10/2 + 6/81 = 137/27
In mixed form: 52/27
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