Add 81/9 and 6/4
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 1 2/4
81/9 + 6/4 is 21/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
81/9 = 81 × 4/9 × 4 = 324/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36 - Add the two like fractions:
324/36 + 54/36 = 324 + 54/36 = 378/36 - 378/36 simplified gives 21/2
- So, 81/9 + 6/4 = 21/2
In mixed form: 101/2
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