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Add 20/6 and 4/81

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/81

20/6 + 4/81 is 274/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    20/6 = 20 × 27/6 × 27 = 540/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/162 + 8/162 = 540 + 8/162 = 548/162
  5. 548/162 simplified gives 274/81
  6. So, 20/6 + 4/81 = 274/81
    In mixed form: 331/81

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