Add 12/16 and 10/81
12/16 + 10/81 is 283/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
12/16 = 12 × 81/16 × 81 = 972/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
10/81 = 10 × 16/81 × 16 = 160/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1296 + 160/1296 = 972 + 160/1296 = 1132/1296 - 1132/1296 simplified gives 283/324
- So, 12/16 + 10/81 = 283/324
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