Add 45/6 and 35/81, Solve 7 3/6 + 35/81 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 35/81

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 35/81

45/6 + 35/81 is 1285/162.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 27/6 × 27 = 1215/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
35/81 = 35 × 2/81 × 2 = 70/162
Add the two like fractions:
1215/162 + 70/162 = 1215 + 70/162 = 1285/162
So, 45/6 + 35/81 = 1285/162
In mixed form: 7151/162

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