Add 12/2 and 20/81
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 20/81
12/2 + 20/81 is 506/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
12/2 = 12 × 81/2 × 81 = 972/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
20/81 = 20 × 2/81 × 2 = 40/162 - Add the two like fractions:
972/162 + 40/162 = 972 + 40/162 = 1012/162 - 1012/162 simplified gives 506/81
- So, 12/2 + 20/81 = 506/81
In mixed form: 620/81
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