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Add 6/28 and 90/81

1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 9/81

6/28 + 90/81 is 167/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    6/28 = 6 × 81/28 × 81 = 486/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    90/81 = 90 × 28/81 × 28 = 2520/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/2268 + 2520/2268 = 486 + 2520/2268 = 3006/2268
  5. 3006/2268 simplified gives 167/126
  6. So, 6/28 + 90/81 = 167/126
    In mixed form: 141/126

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