Add 1/36 and 3/81
1/36 + 3/81 is 7/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
1/36 = 1 × 9/36 × 9 = 9/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324 - Add the two like fractions:
9/324 + 12/324 = 9 + 12/324 = 21/324 - 21/324 simplified gives 7/108
- So, 1/36 + 3/81 = 7/108
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