Add 10/12 and 16/81
10/12 + 16/81 is 167/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
10/12 = 10 × 27/12 × 27 = 270/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
16/81 = 16 × 4/81 × 4 = 64/324 - Add the two like fractions:
270/324 + 64/324 = 270 + 64/324 = 334/324 - 334/324 simplified gives 167/162
- So, 10/12 + 16/81 = 167/162
In mixed form: 15/162
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