Add 1/36 and 27/28
1/36 + 27/28 is 125/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 243/252 = 7 + 243/252 = 250/252 - 250/252 simplified gives 125/126
- So, 1/36 + 27/28 = 125/126
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