Add 35/49 and 12/81
35/49 + 12/81 is 163/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
35/49 = 35 × 81/49 × 81 = 2835/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
12/81 = 12 × 49/81 × 49 = 588/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/3969 + 588/3969 = 2835 + 588/3969 = 3423/3969 - 3423/3969 simplified gives 163/189
- So, 35/49 + 12/81 = 163/189
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