Add 36/21 and 1/81
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 1/81
36/21 + 1/81 is 979/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
36/21 = 36 × 27/21 × 27 = 972/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
1/81 = 1 × 7/81 × 7 = 7/567 - Add the two like fractions:
972/567 + 7/567 = 972 + 7/567 = 979/567 - So, 36/21 + 1/81 = 979/567
In mixed form: 1412/567
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