Add 27/5 and 3/36
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 3/36
27/5 + 3/36 is 329/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
972/180 + 15/180 = 972 + 15/180 = 987/180 - 987/180 simplified gives 329/60
- So, 27/5 + 3/36 = 329/60
In mixed form: 529/60
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