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Add 81/12 and 24/7

1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 3 3/7

81/12 + 24/7 is 285/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    81/12 = 81 × 7/12 × 7 = 567/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    24/7 = 24 × 12/7 × 12 = 288/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/84 + 288/84 = 567 + 288/84 = 855/84
  5. 855/84 simplified gives 285/28
  6. So, 81/12 + 24/7 = 285/28
    In mixed form: 105/28

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