Add 56/36 and 49/81, Solve 1 20/36 + 49/81 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 49/81

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 49/81

56/36 + 49/81 is 175/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
56/36 = 56 × 9/36 × 9 = 504/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
49/81 = 49 × 4/81 × 4 = 196/324
Add the two like fractions:
504/324 + 196/324 = 504 + 196/324 = 700/324
700/324 simplified gives 175/81
So, 56/36 + 49/81 = 175/81
In mixed form: 213/81

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