Add 6/81 and 2/42
6/81 + 2/42 is 23/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
6/81 = 6 × 14/81 × 14 = 84/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
2/42 = 2 × 27/42 × 27 = 54/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
84/1134 + 54/1134 = 84 + 54/1134 = 138/1134 - 138/1134 simplified gives 23/189
- So, 6/81 + 2/42 = 23/189
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