Add 12/25 and 24/81
12/25 + 24/81 is 524/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
12/25 = 12 × 81/25 × 81 = 972/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
24/81 = 24 × 25/81 × 25 = 600/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2025 + 600/2025 = 972 + 600/2025 = 1572/2025 - 1572/2025 simplified gives 524/675
- So, 12/25 + 24/81 = 524/675
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/25+24/81 12/25+48/81 12/50+24/81 36/25+24/81 12/25+72/81 12/75+24/81 60/25+24/81 84/25+24/81