Add 7/12 and 60/81
7/12 + 60/81 is 143/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
7/12 = 7 × 27/12 × 27 = 189/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324 - Add the two like fractions:
189/324 + 240/324 = 189 + 240/324 = 429/324 - 429/324 simplified gives 143/108
- So, 7/12 + 60/81 = 143/108
In mixed form: 135/108
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