Add 12/81 and 5/18
12/81 + 5/18 is 23/54.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 9/18 × 9 = 45/162 - Add the two like fractions:
24/162 + 45/162 = 24 + 45/162 = 69/162 - 69/162 simplified gives 23/54
- So, 12/81 + 5/18 = 23/54
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