Add 27/49 and 25/36
27/49 + 25/36 is 2197/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
27/49 = 27 × 36/49 × 36 = 972/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
25/36 = 25 × 49/36 × 49 = 1225/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1764 + 1225/1764 = 972 + 1225/1764 = 2197/1764 - So, 27/49 + 25/36 = 2197/1764
In mixed form: 1433/1764
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