Add 6/28 and 12/81
6/28 + 12/81 is 137/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
6/28 = 6 × 81/28 × 81 = 486/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
12/81 = 12 × 28/81 × 28 = 336/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
486/2268 + 336/2268 = 486 + 336/2268 = 822/2268 - 822/2268 simplified gives 137/378
- So, 6/28 + 12/81 = 137/378
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