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Add 81/6 and 32/20

1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1 12/20

81/6 + 32/20 is 151/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    81/6 = 81 × 10/6 × 10 = 810/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    32/20 = 32 × 3/20 × 3 = 96/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/60 + 96/60 = 810 + 96/60 = 906/60
  5. 906/60 simplified gives 151/10
  6. So, 81/6 + 32/20 = 151/10
    In mixed form: 151/10

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