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Add 36/2 and 7/81

1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 7/81

36/2 + 7/81 is 1465/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    36/2 = 36 × 81/2 × 81 = 2916/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    7/81 = 7 × 2/81 × 2 = 14/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/162 + 14/162 = 2916 + 14/162 = 2930/162
  5. 2930/162 simplified gives 1465/81
  6. So, 36/2 + 7/81 = 1465/81
    In mixed form: 187/81

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