Add 8/81 and 5/6
8/81 + 5/6 is 151/162.
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,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
5/6 = 5 × 27/6 × 27 = 135/162 - Add the two like fractions:
16/162 + 135/162 = 16 + 135/162 = 151/162 - So, 8/81 + 5/6 = 151/162
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