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Add 81/36 and 24/5

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 4 4/5

81/36 + 24/5 is 141/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    24/5 = 24 × 36/5 × 36 = 864/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/180 + 864/180 = 405 + 864/180 = 1269/180
  5. 1269/180 simplified gives 141/20
  6. So, 81/36 + 24/5 = 141/20
    In mixed form: 71/20

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