Add 10/6 and 90/81, Solve 1 4/6 + 1 9/81 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 90/81

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

10/6 + 90/81 is 25/9.

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,
90/81 = 90 × 2/81 × 2 = 180/162
Add the two like fractions:
270/162 + 180/162 = 270 + 180/162 = 450/162
450/162 simplified gives 25/9
So, 10/6 + 90/81 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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