Add 3/36 and 12/81
3/36 + 12/81 is 25/108.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 9/36 × 9 = 27/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
12/81 = 12 × 4/81 × 4 = 48/324 - Add the two like fractions:
27/324 + 48/324 = 27 + 48/324 = 75/324 - 75/324 simplified gives 25/108
- So, 3/36 + 12/81 = 25/108
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