Add 36/27 and 1/4, Solve 1 9/27 + 1/4 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 1/4

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 1/4

36/27 + 1/4 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
36/27 = 36 × 4/27 × 4 = 144/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108
Add the two like fractions:
144/108 + 27/108 = 144 + 27/108 = 171/108
171/108 simplified gives 19/12
So, 36/27 + 1/4 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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