Add 5/81 and 60/16, Solve 5/81 + 3 12/16 as a fraction

Add 5/81 and 60/16

1^st number: 5/81, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

5/81 + 60/16 is 1235/324.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
60/16 = 60 × 81/16 × 81 = 4860/1296
Add the two like fractions:
80/1296 + 4860/1296 = 80 + 4860/1296 = 4940/1296
4940/1296 simplified gives 1235/324
So, 5/81 + 60/16 = 1235/324
In mixed form: 3263/324

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