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Add 10/36 and 35/27

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 8/27

10/36 + 35/27 is 85/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/108 + 140/108 = 30 + 140/108 = 170/108
  5. 170/108 simplified gives 85/54
  6. So, 10/36 + 35/27 = 85/54
    In mixed form: 131/54

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