Add 60/81 and 6/18
60/81 + 6/18 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
60/81 = 60 × 2/81 × 2 = 120/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
6/18 = 6 × 9/18 × 9 = 54/162 - Add the two like fractions:
120/162 + 54/162 = 120 + 54/162 = 174/162 - 174/162 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 60/81 + 6/18 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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