Add 2/12 and 7/81
2/12 + 7/81 is 41/162.
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,
7/81 = 7 × 4/81 × 4 = 28/324 - Add the two like fractions:
54/324 + 28/324 = 54 + 28/324 = 82/324 - 82/324 simplified gives 41/162
- So, 2/12 + 7/81 = 41/162
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