Add 27/36 and 12/28
27/36 + 12/28 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 108/252 = 189 + 108/252 = 297/252 - 297/252 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 27/36 + 12/28 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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