Add 12/14 and 21/81
12/14 + 21/81 is 211/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
12/14 = 12 × 81/14 × 81 = 972/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
21/81 = 21 × 14/81 × 14 = 294/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1134 + 294/1134 = 972 + 294/1134 = 1266/1134 - 1266/1134 simplified gives 211/189
- So, 12/14 + 21/81 = 211/189
In mixed form: 122/189
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