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Add 25/12 and 63/81

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 63/81

25/12 + 63/81 is 103/36.

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,
    25/12 = 25 × 27/12 × 27 = 675/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    63/81 = 63 × 4/81 × 4 = 252/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/324 + 252/324 = 675 + 252/324 = 927/324
  5. 927/324 simplified gives 103/36
  6. So, 25/12 + 63/81 = 103/36
    In mixed form: 231/36

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