Add 6/81 and 84/45, Solve 6/81 + 1 39/45 as a fraction

Add 6/81 and 84/45

1^st number: 6/81, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

6/81 + 84/45 is 262/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
6/81 = 6 × 5/81 × 5 = 30/405
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
84/45 = 84 × 9/45 × 9 = 756/405
Add the two like fractions:
30/405 + 756/405 = 30 + 756/405 = 786/405
786/405 simplified gives 262/135
So, 6/81 + 84/45 = 262/135
In mixed form: 1127/135

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