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Add 7/12 and 8/81

7/12 + 8/81 is 221/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    7/12 = 7 × 27/12 × 27 = 189/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    8/81 = 8 × 4/81 × 4 = 32/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/324 + 32/324 = 189 + 32/324 = 221/324
  5. So, 7/12 + 8/81 = 221/324

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