Add 27/10 and 56/36
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 1 20/36
27/10 + 56/36 is 383/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
27/10 = 27 × 18/10 × 18 = 486/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
486/180 + 280/180 = 486 + 280/180 = 766/180 - 766/180 simplified gives 383/90
- So, 27/10 + 56/36 = 383/90
In mixed form: 423/90
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