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Add 1/36 and 81/12

1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 6 9/12

1/36 + 81/12 is 61/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    81/12 = 81 × 3/12 × 3 = 243/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/36 + 243/36 = 1 + 243/36 = 244/36
  5. 244/36 simplified gives 61/9
  6. So, 1/36 + 81/12 = 61/9
    In mixed form: 67/9

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