Add 6/81 and 8/27
6/81 + 8/27 is 10/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 27 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
6/81 = 6 × 1/81 × 1 = 6/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
8/27 = 8 × 3/27 × 3 = 24/81 - Add the two like fractions:
6/81 + 24/81 = 6 + 24/81 = 30/81 - 30/81 simplified gives 10/27
- So, 6/81 + 8/27 = 10/27
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