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Add 2/36 and 49/81

2/36 + 49/81 is 107/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
    2/36 = 2 × 9/36 × 9 = 18/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    49/81 = 49 × 4/81 × 4 = 196/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/324 + 196/324 = 18 + 196/324 = 214/324
  5. 214/324 simplified gives 107/162
  6. So, 2/36 + 49/81 = 107/162

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