Add 6/4 and 4/81
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 4/81
6/4 + 4/81 is 251/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
6/4 = 6 × 81/4 × 81 = 486/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
4/81 = 4 × 4/81 × 4 = 16/324 - Add the two like fractions:
486/324 + 16/324 = 486 + 16/324 = 502/324 - 502/324 simplified gives 251/162
- So, 6/4 + 4/81 = 251/162
In mixed form: 189/162
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