Add 14/81 and 8/12
14/81 + 8/12 is 68/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
14/81 = 14 × 4/81 × 4 = 56/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
8/12 = 8 × 27/12 × 27 = 216/324 - Add the two like fractions:
56/324 + 216/324 = 56 + 216/324 = 272/324 - 272/324 simplified gives 68/81
- So, 14/81 + 8/12 = 68/81
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