Add 12/81 and 28/36
12/81 + 28/36 is 25/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
12/81 = 12 × 4/81 × 4 = 48/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
28/36 = 28 × 9/36 × 9 = 252/324 - Add the two like fractions:
48/324 + 252/324 = 48 + 252/324 = 300/324 - 300/324 simplified gives 25/27
- So, 12/81 + 28/36 = 25/27
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