Add 2/27 and 7/36
2/27 + 7/36 is 29/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108 - Add the two like fractions:
8/108 + 21/108 = 8 + 21/108 = 29/108 - So, 2/27 + 7/36 = 29/108
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