Add 10/36 and 1/27
10/36 + 1/27 is 17/54.
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,
10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Add the two like fractions:
30/108 + 4/108 = 30 + 4/108 = 34/108 - 34/108 simplified gives 17/54
- So, 10/36 + 1/27 = 17/54
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