Add 6/7 and 36/81
6/7 + 36/81 is 82/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
6/7 = 6 × 81/7 × 81 = 486/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
36/81 = 36 × 7/81 × 7 = 252/567 - Add the two like fractions:
486/567 + 252/567 = 486 + 252/567 = 738/567 - 738/567 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 6/7 + 36/81 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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