Add 40/6 and 2/81, Solve 6 4/6 + 2/81 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 2/81

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 2/81

40/6 + 2/81 is 542/81.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 27/6 × 27 = 1080/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162
Add the two like fractions:
1080/162 + 4/162 = 1080 + 4/162 = 1084/162
1084/162 simplified gives 542/81
So, 40/6 + 2/81 = 542/81
In mixed form: 656/81

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