Add 2/36 and 10/81
2/36 + 10/81 is 29/162.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 9/36 × 9 = 18/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324 - Add the two like fractions:
18/324 + 40/324 = 18 + 40/324 = 58/324 - 58/324 simplified gives 29/162
- So, 2/36 + 10/81 = 29/162
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