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Add 9/6 and 15/81

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 15/81

9/6 + 15/81 is 91/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    9/6 = 9 × 27/6 × 27 = 243/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/162 + 30/162 = 243 + 30/162 = 273/162
  5. 273/162 simplified gives 91/54
  6. So, 9/6 + 15/81 = 91/54
    In mixed form: 137/54

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