Add 36/27 and 14/36
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 14/36
36/27 + 14/36 is 31/18.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 4/27 × 4 = 144/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Add the two like fractions:
144/108 + 42/108 = 144 + 42/108 = 186/108 - 186/108 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 36/27 + 14/36 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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