Add 81/9 and 3/18
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 3/18
81/9 + 3/18 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
81/9 = 81 × 2/9 × 2 = 162/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18 - Add the two like fractions:
162/18 + 3/18 = 162 + 3/18 = 165/18 - 165/18 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 81/9 + 3/18 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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