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Add 2/36 and 49/27

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 22/27

2/36 + 49/27 is 101/54.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/108 + 196/108 = 6 + 196/108 = 202/108
  5. 202/108 simplified gives 101/54
  6. So, 2/36 + 49/27 = 101/54
    In mixed form: 147/54

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