Add 84/81 and 6/20
1st number: 1 3/81, 2nd number: 6/20
84/81 + 6/20 is 361/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
84/81 = 84 × 20/81 × 20 = 1680/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
6/20 = 6 × 81/20 × 81 = 486/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/1620 + 486/1620 = 1680 + 486/1620 = 2166/1620 - 2166/1620 simplified gives 361/270
- So, 84/81 + 6/20 = 361/270
In mixed form: 191/270
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