Add 28/81 and 5/12
28/81 + 5/12 is 247/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
28/81 = 28 × 4/81 × 4 = 112/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
5/12 = 5 × 27/12 × 27 = 135/324 - Add the two like fractions:
112/324 + 135/324 = 112 + 135/324 = 247/324 - So, 28/81 + 5/12 = 247/324
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