Add 1/28 and 36/81
1/28 + 36/81 is 121/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
1/28 = 1 × 81/28 × 81 = 81/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
36/81 = 36 × 28/81 × 28 = 1008/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
81/2268 + 1008/2268 = 81 + 1008/2268 = 1089/2268 - 1089/2268 simplified gives 121/252
- So, 1/28 + 36/81 = 121/252
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