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Add 4/81 and 7/12

4/81 + 7/12 is 205/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    4/81 = 4 × 4/81 × 4 = 16/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    7/12 = 7 × 27/12 × 27 = 189/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/324 + 189/324 = 16 + 189/324 = 205/324
  5. So, 4/81 + 7/12 = 205/324

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