Add 42/6 and 15/81, Solve 7 0/6 + 15/81 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 15/81

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/81

42/6 + 15/81 is 194/27.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 27/6 × 27 = 1134/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162
Add the two like fractions:
1134/162 + 30/162 = 1134 + 30/162 = 1164/162
1164/162 simplified gives 194/27
So, 42/6 + 15/81 = 194/27
In mixed form: 75/27

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