Add 27/36 and 6/81
27/36 + 6/81 is 89/108.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 9/36 × 9 = 243/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324 - Add the two like fractions:
243/324 + 24/324 = 243 + 24/324 = 267/324 - 267/324 simplified gives 89/108
- So, 27/36 + 6/81 = 89/108
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