Add 2/81 and 12/56
2/81 + 12/56 is 271/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
2/81 = 2 × 56/81 × 56 = 112/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
12/56 = 12 × 81/56 × 81 = 972/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
112/4536 + 972/4536 = 112 + 972/4536 = 1084/4536 - 1084/4536 simplified gives 271/1134
- So, 2/81 + 12/56 = 271/1134
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