Add 1/36 and 12/27
1/36 + 12/27 is 17/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
1/36 = 1 × 3/36 × 3 = 3/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Add the two like fractions:
3/108 + 48/108 = 3 + 48/108 = 51/108 - 51/108 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 1/36 + 12/27 = 17/36
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