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Add 8/81 and 28/6

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 4 4/6

8/81 + 28/6 is 386/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    28/6 = 28 × 27/6 × 27 = 756/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/162 + 756/162 = 16 + 756/162 = 772/162
  5. 772/162 simplified gives 386/81
  6. So, 8/81 + 28/6 = 386/81
    In mixed form: 462/81

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