Add 6/81 and 5/4
1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 1 1/4
6/81 + 5/4 is 143/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
5/4 = 5 × 81/4 × 81 = 405/324 - Add the two like fractions:
24/324 + 405/324 = 24 + 405/324 = 429/324 - 429/324 simplified gives 143/108
- So, 6/81 + 5/4 = 143/108
In mixed form: 135/108
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