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Add 6/81 and 14/12

1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 1 2/12

6/81 + 14/12 is 67/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/324 + 378/324 = 24 + 378/324 = 402/324
  5. 402/324 simplified gives 67/54
  6. So, 6/81 + 14/12 = 67/54
    In mixed form: 113/54

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