Add 27/36 and 3/8
27/36 + 3/8 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 27/72 = 54 + 27/72 = 81/72 - 81/72 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 27/36 + 3/8 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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