Add 27/9 and 1/36
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1/36
27/9 + 1/36 is 109/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
27/9 = 27 × 4/9 × 4 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Add the two like fractions:
108/36 + 1/36 = 108 + 1/36 = 109/36 - So, 27/9 + 1/36 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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