Add 35/6 and 45/81
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 45/81
35/6 + 45/81 is 115/18.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 27/6 × 27 = 945/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
45/81 = 45 × 2/81 × 2 = 90/162 - Add the two like fractions:
945/162 + 90/162 = 945 + 90/162 = 1035/162 - 1035/162 simplified gives 115/18
- So, 35/6 + 45/81 = 115/18
In mixed form: 67/18
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