Add 6/2 and 25/81, Solve 3 0/2 + 25/81 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 25/81

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/81

6/2 + 25/81 is 268/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
6/2 = 6 × 81/2 × 81 = 486/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
25/81 = 25 × 2/81 × 2 = 50/162
Add the two like fractions:
486/162 + 50/162 = 486 + 50/162 = 536/162
536/162 simplified gives 268/81
So, 6/2 + 25/81 = 268/81
In mixed form: 325/81

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