Add 30/81 and 4/6
30/81 + 4/6 is 28/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
30/81 = 30 × 2/81 × 2 = 60/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
4/6 = 4 × 27/6 × 27 = 108/162 - Add the two like fractions:
60/162 + 108/162 = 60 + 108/162 = 168/162 - 168/162 simplified gives 28/27
- So, 30/81 + 4/6 = 28/27
In mixed form: 11/27
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