Add 35/81 and 8/12, Solve 35/81 + 8/12 as a fraction

Add 35/81 and 8/12

35/81 + 8/12 is 89/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
35/81 = 35 × 4/81 × 4 = 140/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
8/12 = 8 × 27/12 × 27 = 216/324
Add the two like fractions:
140/324 + 216/324 = 140 + 216/324 = 356/324
356/324 simplified gives 89/81
So, 35/81 + 8/12 = 89/81
In mixed form: 18/81

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