Add 6/81 and 2/84
6/81 + 2/84 is 37/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
6/81 = 6 × 28/81 × 28 = 168/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
2/84 = 2 × 27/84 × 27 = 54/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
168/2268 + 54/2268 = 168 + 54/2268 = 222/2268 - 222/2268 simplified gives 37/378
- So, 6/81 + 2/84 = 37/378
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