Add 7/81 and 2/36
7/81 + 2/36 is 23/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
7/81 = 7 × 4/81 × 4 = 28/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
2/36 = 2 × 9/36 × 9 = 18/324 - Add the two like fractions:
28/324 + 18/324 = 28 + 18/324 = 46/324 - 46/324 simplified gives 23/162
- So, 7/81 + 2/36 = 23/162
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