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Add 12/81 and 80/6

1st number: 12/81, 2nd number: 13 2/6

12/81 + 80/6 is 364/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 6 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    12/81 = 12 × 2/81 × 2 = 24/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    80/6 = 80 × 27/6 × 27 = 2160/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/162 + 2160/162 = 24 + 2160/162 = 2184/162
  5. 2184/162 simplified gives 364/27
  6. So, 12/81 + 80/6 = 364/27
    In mixed form: 1313/27

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