Add 36/3 and 14/81
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 14/81
36/3 + 14/81 is 986/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
36/3 = 36 × 27/3 × 27 = 972/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
14/81 = 14 × 1/81 × 1 = 14/81 - Add the two like fractions:
972/81 + 14/81 = 972 + 14/81 = 986/81 - So, 36/3 + 14/81 = 986/81
In mixed form: 1214/81
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