Add 8/42 and 12/81
8/42 + 12/81 is 64/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
8/42 = 8 × 27/42 × 27 = 216/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
12/81 = 12 × 14/81 × 14 = 168/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
216/1134 + 168/1134 = 216 + 168/1134 = 384/1134 - 384/1134 simplified gives 64/189
- So, 8/42 + 12/81 = 64/189
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