Add 56/81 and 3/6
56/81 + 3/6 is 193/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
56/81 = 56 × 2/81 × 2 = 112/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
3/6 = 3 × 27/6 × 27 = 81/162 - Add the two like fractions:
112/162 + 81/162 = 112 + 81/162 = 193/162 - So, 56/81 + 3/6 = 193/162
In mixed form: 131/162
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