Add 36/4 and 2/81
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 2/81
36/4 + 2/81 is 731/81.
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,
36/4 = 36 × 81/4 × 81 = 2916/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Add the two like fractions:
2916/324 + 8/324 = 2916 + 8/324 = 2924/324 - 2924/324 simplified gives 731/81
- So, 36/4 + 2/81 = 731/81
In mixed form: 92/81
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