Add 6/27 and 54/81
6/27 + 54/81 is 8/9.
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,
54/81 = 54 × 1/81 × 1 = 54/81 - Add the two like fractions:
18/81 + 54/81 = 18 + 54/81 = 72/81 - 72/81 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 6/27 + 54/81 = 8/9
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