Add 27/5 and 1/36
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1/36
27/5 + 1/36 is 977/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
27/5 = 27 × 36/5 × 36 = 972/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
972/180 + 5/180 = 972 + 5/180 = 977/180 - So, 27/5 + 1/36 = 977/180
In mixed form: 577/180
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