Add 6/81 and 84/60
1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 1 24/60
6/81 + 84/60 is 199/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
6/81 = 6 × 20/81 × 20 = 120/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
84/60 = 84 × 27/60 × 27 = 2268/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1620 + 2268/1620 = 120 + 2268/1620 = 2388/1620 - 2388/1620 simplified gives 199/135
- So, 6/81 + 84/60 = 199/135
In mixed form: 164/135
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