Add 27/42 and 10/36
27/42 + 10/36 is 58/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
27/42 = 27 × 6/42 × 6 = 162/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
162/252 + 70/252 = 162 + 70/252 = 232/252 - 232/252 simplified gives 58/63
- So, 27/42 + 10/36 = 58/63
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