Add 10/6 and 7/81
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 7/81
10/6 + 7/81 is 142/81.
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,
7/81 = 7 × 2/81 × 2 = 14/162 - Add the two like fractions:
270/162 + 14/162 = 270 + 14/162 = 284/162 - 284/162 simplified gives 142/81
- So, 10/6 + 7/81 = 142/81
In mixed form: 161/81
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