Add 12/81 and 14/72
12/81 + 14/72 is 37/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
12/81 = 12 × 8/81 × 8 = 96/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
14/72 = 14 × 9/72 × 9 = 126/648 - Add the two like fractions:
96/648 + 126/648 = 96 + 126/648 = 222/648 - 222/648 simplified gives 37/108
- So, 12/81 + 14/72 = 37/108
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