Add 81/36 and 14/9
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 1 5/9
81/36 + 14/9 is 137/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
81/36 = 81 × 1/36 × 1 = 81/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36 - Add the two like fractions:
81/36 + 56/36 = 81 + 56/36 = 137/36 - So, 81/36 + 14/9 = 137/36
In mixed form: 329/36
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