Add 36/84 and 8/81
36/84 + 8/81 is 299/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
36/84 = 36 × 27/84 × 27 = 972/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
8/81 = 8 × 28/81 × 28 = 224/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2268 + 224/2268 = 972 + 224/2268 = 1196/2268 - 1196/2268 simplified gives 299/567
- So, 36/84 + 8/81 = 299/567
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