Add 84/28 and 6/81
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 6/81
84/28 + 6/81 is 83/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
84/28 = 84 × 81/28 × 81 = 6804/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
6/81 = 6 × 28/81 × 28 = 168/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
6804/2268 + 168/2268 = 6804 + 168/2268 = 6972/2268 - 6972/2268 simplified gives 83/27
- So, 84/28 + 6/81 = 83/27
In mixed form: 32/27
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