Add 6/20 and 6/81
6/20 + 6/81 is 101/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
6/20 = 6 × 81/20 × 81 = 486/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
6/81 = 6 × 20/81 × 20 = 120/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
486/1620 + 120/1620 = 486 + 120/1620 = 606/1620 - 606/1620 simplified gives 101/270
- So, 6/20 + 6/81 = 101/270
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