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Add 6/4 and 2/81

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2/81

6/4 + 2/81 is 247/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    6/4 = 6 × 81/4 × 81 = 486/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/324 + 8/324 = 486 + 8/324 = 494/324
  5. 494/324 simplified gives 247/162
  6. So, 6/4 + 2/81 = 247/162
    In mixed form: 185/162

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