Add 21/27 and 8/36
21/27 + 8/36 is 1/1.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 4/27 × 4 = 84/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
84/108 + 24/108 = 84 + 24/108 = 108/108 - 108/108 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 21/27 + 8/36 = 1/1
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