Add 20/75 and 6/81
20/75 + 6/81 is 46/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
20/75 = 20 × 27/75 × 27 = 540/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
6/81 = 6 × 25/81 × 25 = 150/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2025 + 150/2025 = 540 + 150/2025 = 690/2025 - 690/2025 simplified gives 46/135
- So, 20/75 + 6/81 = 46/135
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