Add 27/54 and 30/36
27/54 + 30/36 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 90/108 = 54 + 90/108 = 144/108 - 144/108 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 27/54 + 30/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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