Add 36/27 and 5/12, Solve 1 9/27 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 5/12

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 5/12

36/27 + 5/12 is 7/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 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 12 × 9 = 108,
5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108
Add the two like fractions:
144/108 + 45/108 = 144 + 45/108 = 189/108
189/108 simplified gives 7/4
So, 36/27 + 5/12 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4

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