Add 27/28 and 7/36
27/28 + 7/36 is 73/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252 - Add the two like fractions:
243/252 + 49/252 = 243 + 49/252 = 292/252 - 292/252 simplified gives 73/63
- So, 27/28 + 7/36 = 73/63
In mixed form: 110/63
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