Add 2/12 and 30/81
2/12 + 30/81 is 29/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
2/12 = 2 × 27/12 × 27 = 54/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
30/81 = 30 × 4/81 × 4 = 120/324 - Add the two like fractions:
54/324 + 120/324 = 54 + 120/324 = 174/324 - 174/324 simplified gives 29/54
- So, 2/12 + 30/81 = 29/54
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