Add 12/81 and 14/49
12/81 + 14/49 is 82/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
12/81 = 12 × 49/81 × 49 = 588/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
14/49 = 14 × 81/49 × 81 = 1134/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
588/3969 + 1134/3969 = 588 + 1134/3969 = 1722/3969 - 1722/3969 simplified gives 82/189
- So, 12/81 + 14/49 = 82/189
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