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Add 14/12 and 7/81

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 7/81

14/12 + 7/81 is 203/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    7/81 = 7 × 4/81 × 4 = 28/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/324 + 28/324 = 378 + 28/324 = 406/324
  5. 406/324 simplified gives 203/162
  6. So, 14/12 + 7/81 = 203/162
    In mixed form: 141/162

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