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Add 27/18 and 6/81

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 6/81

27/18 + 6/81 is 85/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    27/18 = 27 × 9/18 × 9 = 243/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/162 + 12/162 = 243 + 12/162 = 255/162
  5. 255/162 simplified gives 85/54
  6. So, 27/18 + 6/81 = 85/54
    In mixed form: 131/54

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