Add 81/36 and 60/72
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 60/72
81/36 + 60/72 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
81/36 = 81 × 2/36 × 2 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 60/72 = 162 + 60/72 = 222/72 - 222/72 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 81/36 + 60/72 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 81/72+60/72