Add 32/36 and 70/27
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 2 16/27
32/36 + 70/27 is 94/27.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 3/36 × 3 = 96/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108 - Add the two like fractions:
96/108 + 280/108 = 96 + 280/108 = 376/108 - 376/108 simplified gives 94/27
- So, 32/36 + 70/27 = 94/27
In mixed form: 313/27
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