Add 12/60 and 6/81
12/60 + 6/81 is 37/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
12/60 = 12 × 27/60 × 27 = 324/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
6/81 = 6 × 20/81 × 20 = 120/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1620 + 120/1620 = 324 + 120/1620 = 444/1620 - 444/1620 simplified gives 37/135
- So, 12/60 + 6/81 = 37/135
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