Add 6/81 and 15/12
1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 1 3/12
6/81 + 15/12 is 143/108.
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,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
15/12 = 15 × 27/12 × 27 = 405/324 - Add the two like fractions:
24/324 + 405/324 = 24 + 405/324 = 429/324 - 429/324 simplified gives 143/108
- So, 6/81 + 15/12 = 143/108
In mixed form: 135/108
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