Add 3/10 and 27/36
3/10 + 27/36 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 135/180 = 54 + 135/180 = 189/180 - 189/180 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 3/10 + 27/36 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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