Add 36/81 and 98/6, Solve 36/81 + 16 2/6 as a fraction

Add 36/81 and 98/6

1^st number: 36/81, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

36/81 + 98/6 is 151/9.

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,
36/81 = 36 × 2/81 × 2 = 72/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
98/6 = 98 × 27/6 × 27 = 2646/162
Add the two like fractions:
72/162 + 2646/162 = 72 + 2646/162 = 2718/162
2718/162 simplified gives 151/9
So, 36/81 + 98/6 = 151/9
In mixed form: 167/9

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