Add 27/10 and 8/36
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 8/36
27/10 + 8/36 is 263/90.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
486/180 + 40/180 = 486 + 40/180 = 526/180 - 526/180 simplified gives 263/90
- So, 27/10 + 8/36 = 263/90
In mixed form: 283/90
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