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Add 16/7 and 75/81

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 75/81

16/7 + 75/81 is 607/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    16/7 = 16 × 81/7 × 81 = 1296/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    75/81 = 75 × 7/81 × 7 = 525/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/567 + 525/567 = 1296 + 525/567 = 1821/567
  5. 1821/567 simplified gives 607/189
  6. So, 16/7 + 75/81 = 607/189
    In mixed form: 340/189

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