Add 81/6 and 1/4
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1/4
81/6 + 1/4 is 55/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
81/6 = 81 × 2/6 × 2 = 162/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Add the two like fractions:
162/12 + 3/12 = 162 + 3/12 = 165/12 - 165/12 simplified gives 55/4
- So, 81/6 + 1/4 = 55/4
In mixed form: 133/4
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