Add 9/8 and 12/81
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 12/81
9/8 + 12/81 is 275/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
9/8 = 9 × 81/8 × 81 = 729/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
12/81 = 12 × 8/81 × 8 = 96/648 - Add the two like fractions:
729/648 + 96/648 = 729 + 96/648 = 825/648 - 825/648 simplified gives 275/216
- So, 9/8 + 12/81 = 275/216
In mixed form: 159/216
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