Add 10/4 and 12/81
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 12/81
10/4 + 12/81 is 143/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
10/4 = 10 × 81/4 × 81 = 810/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
12/81 = 12 × 4/81 × 4 = 48/324 - Add the two like fractions:
810/324 + 48/324 = 810 + 48/324 = 858/324 - 858/324 simplified gives 143/54
- So, 10/4 + 12/81 = 143/54
In mixed form: 235/54
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