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Add 45/81 and 63/6

1st number: 45/81, 2nd number: 10 3/6

45/81 + 63/6 is 199/18.

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,
    45/81 = 45 × 2/81 × 2 = 90/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    63/6 = 63 × 27/6 × 27 = 1701/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/162 + 1701/162 = 90 + 1701/162 = 1791/162
  5. 1791/162 simplified gives 199/18
  6. So, 45/81 + 63/6 = 199/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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