Add 12/81 and 14/60
12/81 + 14/60 is 103/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
12/81 = 12 × 20/81 × 20 = 240/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
14/60 = 14 × 27/60 × 27 = 378/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1620 + 378/1620 = 240 + 378/1620 = 618/1620 - 618/1620 simplified gives 103/270
- So, 12/81 + 14/60 = 103/270
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