Add 14/27 and 2/36
14/27 + 2/36 is 31/54.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108 - Add the two like fractions:
56/108 + 6/108 = 56 + 6/108 = 62/108 - 62/108 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 14/27 + 2/36 = 31/54
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