Add 27/36 and 49/54
27/36 + 49/54 is 179/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 98/108 = 81 + 98/108 = 179/108 - So, 27/36 + 49/54 = 179/108
In mixed form: 171/108
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