Add 10/6 and 16/81
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 16/81
10/6 + 16/81 is 151/81.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 27/6 × 27 = 270/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
16/81 = 16 × 2/81 × 2 = 32/162 - Add the two like fractions:
270/162 + 32/162 = 270 + 32/162 = 302/162 - 302/162 simplified gives 151/81
- So, 10/6 + 16/81 = 151/81
In mixed form: 170/81
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