Add 16/36 and 1/81
16/36 + 1/81 is 37/81.
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,
16/36 = 16 × 9/36 × 9 = 144/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
1/81 = 1 × 4/81 × 4 = 4/324 - Add the two like fractions:
144/324 + 4/324 = 144 + 4/324 = 148/324 - 148/324 simplified gives 37/81
- So, 16/36 + 1/81 = 37/81
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