Add 81/84 and 2/12
81/84 + 2/12 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
81/84 + 14/84 = 81 + 14/84 = 95/84 - So, 81/84 + 2/12 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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