Add 30/6 and 75/81
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 75/81
30/6 + 75/81 is 160/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
30/6 = 30 × 27/6 × 27 = 810/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162 - Add the two like fractions:
810/162 + 150/162 = 810 + 150/162 = 960/162 - 960/162 simplified gives 160/27
- So, 30/6 + 75/81 = 160/27
In mixed form: 525/27
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