Add 6/81 and 5/54
6/81 + 5/54 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
5/54 = 5 × 3/54 × 3 = 15/162 - Add the two like fractions:
12/162 + 15/162 = 12 + 15/162 = 27/162 - 27/162 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 6/81 + 5/54 = 1/6
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