Add 56/81 and 9/12
56/81 + 9/12 is 467/324.
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,
56/81 = 56 × 4/81 × 4 = 224/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
9/12 = 9 × 27/12 × 27 = 243/324 - Add the two like fractions:
224/324 + 243/324 = 224 + 243/324 = 467/324 - So, 56/81 + 9/12 = 467/324
In mixed form: 1143/324
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