Add 3/36 and 49/27
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 22/27
3/36 + 49/27 is 205/108.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 3/36 × 3 = 9/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108 - Add the two like fractions:
9/108 + 196/108 = 9 + 196/108 = 205/108 - So, 3/36 + 49/27 = 205/108
In mixed form: 197/108
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