Add 10/27 and 20/36
10/27 + 20/36 is 25/27.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
40/108 + 60/108 = 40 + 60/108 = 100/108 - 100/108 simplified gives 25/27
- So, 10/27 + 20/36 = 25/27
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