Add 81/36 and 2/12
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 2/12
81/36 + 2/12 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
81/36 + 6/36 = 81 + 6/36 = 87/36 - 87/36 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 81/36 + 2/12 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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