Add 3/81 and 60/96
3/81 + 60/96 is 143/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
3/81 = 3 × 32/81 × 32 = 96/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
60/96 = 60 × 27/96 × 27 = 1620/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
96/2592 + 1620/2592 = 96 + 1620/2592 = 1716/2592 - 1716/2592 simplified gives 143/216
- So, 3/81 + 60/96 = 143/216
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