Add 5/6 and 28/81
5/6 + 28/81 is 191/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/6 = 5 × 27/6 × 27 = 135/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
28/81 = 28 × 2/81 × 2 = 56/162 - Add the two like fractions:
135/162 + 56/162 = 135 + 56/162 = 191/162 - So, 5/6 + 28/81 = 191/162
In mixed form: 129/162
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