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Add 3/4 and 56/81

3/4 + 56/81 is 467/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    3/4 = 3 × 81/4 × 81 = 243/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    56/81 = 56 × 4/81 × 4 = 224/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/324 + 224/324 = 243 + 224/324 = 467/324
  5. So, 3/4 + 56/81 = 467/324
    In mixed form: 1143/324

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