Add 4/6 and 15/81
46 + 1581 is 2327.
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,
46 = 4 × 276 × 27 = 108162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
1581 = 15 × 281 × 2 = 30162 - Add the two like fractions:
108162 + 30162 = 108 + 30162 = 138162 - 138/162 simplified gives 2327
- So, 4/6 + 15/81 = 23/27
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