Add 8/6 and 5/81, Solve 1 2/6 + 5/81 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 5/81

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 5/81

8/6 + 5/81 is 113/81.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
8/6 = 8 × 27/6 × 27 = 216/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162
Add the two like fractions:
216/162 + 10/162 = 216 + 10/162 = 226/162
226/162 simplified gives 113/81
So, 8/6 + 5/81 = 113/81
In mixed form: 132/81

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