Add 14/18 and 60/81
14/18 + 60/81 is 41/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
14/18 = 14 × 9/18 × 9 = 126/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
60/81 = 60 × 2/81 × 2 = 120/162 - Add the two like fractions:
126/162 + 120/162 = 126 + 120/162 = 246/162 - 246/162 simplified gives 41/27
- So, 14/18 + 60/81 = 41/27
In mixed form: 114/27
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