Add 5/81 and 3/12
5/81 + 3/12 is 101/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/81 = 5 × 4/81 × 4 = 20/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
3/12 = 3 × 27/12 × 27 = 81/324 - Add the two like fractions:
20/324 + 81/324 = 20 + 81/324 = 101/324 - So, 5/81 + 3/12 = 101/324
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