Add 25/27 and 8/36
25/27 + 8/36 is 31/27.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
100/108 + 24/108 = 100 + 24/108 = 124/108 - 124/108 simplified gives 31/27
- So, 25/27 + 8/36 = 31/27
In mixed form: 14/27
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