Add 60/36 and 1/81
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 1/81
60/36 + 1/81 is 136/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/36 = 60 × 9/36 × 9 = 540/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
1/81 = 1 × 4/81 × 4 = 4/324 - Add the two like fractions:
540/324 + 4/324 = 540 + 4/324 = 544/324 - 544/324 simplified gives 136/81
- So, 60/36 + 1/81 = 136/81
In mixed form: 155/81
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