Add 2/36 and 42/27, Solve 2/36 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 2/36 and 42/27

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

2/36 + 42/27 is 29/18.

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,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108
Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 168/108 = 6 + 168/108 = 174/108
174/108 simplified gives 29/18
So, 2/36 + 42/27 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18

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