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Add 14/36 and 24/27

14/36 + 24/27 is 23/18.

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,
    14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/108 + 96/108 = 42 + 96/108 = 138/108
  5. 138/108 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 14/36 + 24/27 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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