Add 6/7 and 12/81
6/7 + 12/81 is 190/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
6/7 = 6 × 81/7 × 81 = 486/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
12/81 = 12 × 7/81 × 7 = 84/567 - Add the two like fractions:
486/567 + 84/567 = 486 + 84/567 = 570/567 - 570/567 simplified gives 190/189
- So, 6/7 + 12/81 = 190/189
In mixed form: 11/189
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