Add 6/27 and 35/81
6/27 + 35/81 is 53/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
6/27 = 6 × 3/27 × 3 = 18/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
35/81 = 35 × 1/81 × 1 = 35/81 - Add the two like fractions:
18/81 + 35/81 = 18 + 35/81 = 53/81 - So, 6/27 + 35/81 = 53/81
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