Add 12/81 and 2/49
12/81 + 2/49 is 250/1323.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 81/49 × 81 = 162/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
588/3969 + 162/3969 = 588 + 162/3969 = 750/3969 - 750/3969 simplified gives 250/1323
- So, 12/81 + 2/49 = 250/1323
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