Add 81/12 and 81/84
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 81/84
81/12 + 81/84 is 54/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
81/12 = 81 × 7/12 × 7 = 567/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
567/84 + 81/84 = 567 + 81/84 = 648/84 - 648/84 simplified gives 54/7
- So, 81/12 + 81/84 = 54/7
In mixed form: 75/7
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