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Add 81/6 and 6/9

1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 6/9

81/6 + 6/9 is 85/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    81/6 = 81 × 3/6 × 3 = 243/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/18 + 12/18 = 243 + 12/18 = 255/18
  5. 255/18 simplified gives 85/6
  6. So, 81/6 + 6/9 = 85/6
    In mixed form: 141/6

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