Add 63/81 and 27/6, Solve 63/81 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 63/81 and 27/6

1^st number: 63/81, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

63/81 + 27/6 is 95/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 6 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
63/81 = 63 × 2/81 × 2 = 126/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
27/6 = 27 × 27/6 × 27 = 729/162
Add the two like fractions:
126/162 + 729/162 = 126 + 729/162 = 855/162
855/162 simplified gives 95/18
So, 63/81 + 27/6 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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