Add 4/6 and 6/81
4/6 + 6/81 is 20/27.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 27/6 × 27 = 108/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Add the two like fractions:
108/162 + 12/162 = 108 + 12/162 = 120/162 - 120/162 simplified gives 20/27
- So, 4/6 + 6/81 = 20/27
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