Add 35/6 and 72/81
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 72/81
35/6 + 72/81 is 121/18.
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,
72/81 = 72 × 2/81 × 2 = 144/162 - Add the two like fractions:
945/162 + 144/162 = 945 + 144/162 = 1089/162 - 1089/162 simplified gives 121/18
- So, 35/6 + 72/81 = 121/18
In mixed form: 613/18
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