Add 28/36 and 18/27
28/36 + 18/27 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
84/108 + 72/108 = 84 + 72/108 = 156/108 - 156/108 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 28/36 + 18/27 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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