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Add 42/81 and 5/6

42/81 + 5/6 is 73/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    5/6 = 5 × 27/6 × 27 = 135/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/162 + 135/162 = 84 + 135/162 = 219/162
  5. 219/162 simplified gives 73/54
  6. So, 42/81 + 5/6 = 73/54
    In mixed form: 119/54

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