Add 12/4 and 63/81
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 63/81
12/4 + 63/81 is 34/9.
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,
12/4 = 12 × 81/4 × 81 = 972/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
63/81 = 63 × 4/81 × 4 = 252/324 - Add the two like fractions:
972/324 + 252/324 = 972 + 252/324 = 1224/324 - 1224/324 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 12/4 + 63/81 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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