Add 6/81 and 4/12
6/81 + 4/12 is 11/27.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 27/12 × 27 = 108/324 - Add the two like fractions:
24/324 + 108/324 = 24 + 108/324 = 132/324 - 132/324 simplified gives 11/27
- So, 6/81 + 4/12 = 11/27
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