Add 56/6 and 6/81, Solve 9 2/6 + 6/81 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 6/81

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 6/81

56/6 + 6/81 is 254/27.

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,
56/6 = 56 × 27/6 × 27 = 1512/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
Add the two like fractions:
1512/162 + 12/162 = 1512 + 12/162 = 1524/162
1524/162 simplified gives 254/27
So, 56/6 + 6/81 = 254/27
In mixed form: 911/27

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