Add 35/12 and 8/81
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 8/81
35/12 + 8/81 is 977/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
35/12 = 35 × 27/12 × 27 = 945/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
8/81 = 8 × 4/81 × 4 = 32/324 - Add the two like fractions:
945/324 + 32/324 = 945 + 32/324 = 977/324 - So, 35/12 + 8/81 = 977/324
In mixed form: 35/324
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