Add 81/12 and 4/18
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 4/18
81/12 + 4/18 is 251/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
81/12 = 81 × 3/12 × 3 = 243/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
4/18 = 4 × 2/18 × 2 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
243/36 + 8/36 = 243 + 8/36 = 251/36 - So, 81/12 + 4/18 = 251/36
In mixed form: 635/36
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