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Add 2/12 and 90/81

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 9/81

2/12 + 90/81 is 23/18.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 27/12 × 27 = 54/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    90/81 = 90 × 4/81 × 4 = 360/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/324 + 360/324 = 54 + 360/324 = 414/324
  5. 414/324 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 2/12 + 90/81 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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