Add 27/8 and 7/36
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 7/36
27/8 + 7/36 is 257/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
243/72 + 14/72 = 243 + 14/72 = 257/72 - So, 27/8 + 7/36 = 257/72
In mixed form: 341/72
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