Add 81/6 and 2/20
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 2/20
81/6 + 2/20 is 68/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
81/6 = 81 × 10/6 × 10 = 810/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
810/60 + 6/60 = 810 + 6/60 = 816/60 - 816/60 simplified gives 68/5
- So, 81/6 + 2/20 = 68/5
In mixed form: 133/5
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