Add 27/36 and 60/84
27/36 + 60/84 is 41/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 180/252 = 189 + 180/252 = 369/252 - 369/252 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 27/36 + 60/84 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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