Add 36/28 and 4/81
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 4/81
36/28 + 4/81 is 757/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
36/28 = 36 × 81/28 × 81 = 2916/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
4/81 = 4 × 28/81 × 28 = 112/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
2916/2268 + 112/2268 = 2916 + 112/2268 = 3028/2268 - 3028/2268 simplified gives 757/567
- So, 36/28 + 4/81 = 757/567
In mixed form: 1190/567
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