Add 3/27 and 3/36
3/27 + 3/36 is 7/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
3/36 = 3 × 3/36 × 3 = 9/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 9/108 = 12 + 9/108 = 21/108 - 21/108 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 3/27 + 3/36 = 7/36
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