Add 7/81 and 14/6
1st number: 7/81, 2nd number: 2 2/6
7/81 + 14/6 is 196/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/81 = 7 × 2/81 × 2 = 14/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
14/6 = 14 × 27/6 × 27 = 378/162 - Add the two like fractions:
14/162 + 378/162 = 14 + 378/162 = 392/162 - 392/162 simplified gives 196/81
- So, 7/81 + 14/6 = 196/81
In mixed form: 234/81
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