Add 36/81 and 2/5
36/81 + 2/5 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
36/81 = 36 × 5/81 × 5 = 180/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
2/5 = 2 × 81/5 × 81 = 162/405 - Add the two like fractions:
180/405 + 162/405 = 180 + 162/405 = 342/405 - 342/405 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 36/81 + 2/5 = 38/45
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