Add 12/81 and 10/18
12/81 + 10/18 is 19/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
12/81 = 12 × 2/81 × 2 = 24/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
10/18 = 10 × 9/18 × 9 = 90/162 - Add the two like fractions:
24/162 + 90/162 = 24 + 90/162 = 114/162 - 114/162 simplified gives 19/27
- So, 12/81 + 10/18 = 19/27
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