Add 5/81 and 6/4, Solve 5/81 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 5/81 and 6/4

1^st number: 5/81, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

5/81 + 6/4 is 253/162.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
5/81 = 5 × 4/81 × 4 = 20/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
6/4 = 6 × 81/4 × 81 = 486/324
Add the two like fractions:
20/324 + 486/324 = 20 + 486/324 = 506/324
506/324 simplified gives 253/162
So, 5/81 + 6/4 = 253/162
In mixed form: 191/162

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