Add 63/8 and 6/81
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 6/81
63/8 + 6/81 is 1717/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
63/8 = 63 × 81/8 × 81 = 5103/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648 - Add the two like fractions:
5103/648 + 48/648 = 5103 + 48/648 = 5151/648 - 5151/648 simplified gives 1717/216
- So, 63/8 + 6/81 = 1717/216
In mixed form: 7205/216
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