Add 20/36 and 3/81
20/36 + 3/81 is 16/27.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 9/36 × 9 = 180/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324 - Add the two like fractions:
180/324 + 12/324 = 180 + 12/324 = 192/324 - 192/324 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 20/36 + 3/81 = 16/27
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