Add 12/49 and 6/81
12/49 + 6/81 is 422/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
12/49 = 12 × 81/49 × 81 = 972/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
6/81 = 6 × 49/81 × 49 = 294/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
972/3969 + 294/3969 = 972 + 294/3969 = 1266/3969 - 1266/3969 simplified gives 422/1323
- So, 12/49 + 6/81 = 422/1323
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