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Add 45/8 and 6/81

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 6/81

45/8 + 6/81 is 1231/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    45/8 = 45 × 81/8 × 81 = 3645/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3645/648 + 48/648 = 3645 + 48/648 = 3693/648
  5. 3693/648 simplified gives 1231/216
  6. So, 45/8 + 6/81 = 1231/216
    In mixed form: 5151/216

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