Add 2/36 and 40/27
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 13/27
2/36 + 40/27 is 83/54.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
40/27 = 40 × 4/27 × 4 = 160/108 - Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 160/108 = 6 + 160/108 = 166/108 - 166/108 simplified gives 83/54
- So, 2/36 + 40/27 = 83/54
In mixed form: 129/54
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