Add 12/36 and 60/81
12/36 + 60/81 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
12/36 = 12 × 9/36 × 9 = 108/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324 - Add the two like fractions:
108/324 + 240/324 = 108 + 240/324 = 348/324 - 348/324 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 12/36 + 60/81 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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