Add 36/81 and 7/12, Solve 36/81 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 36/81 and 7/12

36/81 + 7/12 is 37/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
36/81 = 36 × 4/81 × 4 = 144/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
7/12 = 7 × 27/12 × 27 = 189/324
Add the two like fractions:
144/324 + 189/324 = 144 + 189/324 = 333/324
333/324 simplified gives 37/36
So, 36/81 + 7/12 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36

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