Add 27/36 and 7/20
27/36 + 7/20 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 63/180 = 135 + 63/180 = 198/180 - 198/180 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 27/36 + 7/20 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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