Add 4/81 and 16/6
1st number: 4/81, 2nd number: 2 4/6
4/81 + 16/6 is 220/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
16/6 = 16 × 27/6 × 27 = 432/162 - Add the two like fractions:
8/162 + 432/162 = 8 + 432/162 = 440/162 - 440/162 simplified gives 220/81
- So, 4/81 + 16/6 = 220/81
In mixed form: 258/81
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