Add 3/4 and 72/81
3/4 + 72/81 is 59/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
3/4 = 3 × 81/4 × 81 = 243/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
72/81 = 72 × 4/81 × 4 = 288/324 - Add the two like fractions:
243/324 + 288/324 = 243 + 288/324 = 531/324 - 531/324 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 3/4 + 72/81 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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