Add 6/81 and 6/16
6/81 + 6/16 is 97/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
6/81 = 6 × 16/81 × 16 = 96/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
6/16 = 6 × 81/16 × 81 = 486/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1296 + 486/1296 = 96 + 486/1296 = 582/1296 - 582/1296 simplified gives 97/216
- So, 6/81 + 6/16 = 97/216
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