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Add 45/6 and 2/81

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2/81

45/6 + 2/81 is 1219/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    45/6 = 45 × 27/6 × 27 = 1215/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/162 + 4/162 = 1215 + 4/162 = 1219/162
  5. So, 45/6 + 2/81 = 1219/162
    In mixed form: 785/162

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