Add 10/36 and 27/28
10/36 + 27/28 is 313/252.
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,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
70/252 + 243/252 = 70 + 243/252 = 313/252 - So, 10/36 + 27/28 = 313/252
In mixed form: 161/252
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