Add 8/81 and 1/12
8/81 + 1/12 is 59/324.
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,
8/81 = 8 × 4/81 × 4 = 32/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
1/12 = 1 × 27/12 × 27 = 27/324 - Add the two like fractions:
32/324 + 27/324 = 32 + 27/324 = 59/324 - So, 8/81 + 1/12 = 59/324
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