Add 36/28 and 4/27, Solve 1 8/28 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 36/28 and 4/27

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 4/27

36/28 + 4/27 is 271/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
36/28 = 36 × 27/28 × 27 = 972/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756
Add the two like fractions:
972/756 + 112/756 = 972 + 112/756 = 1084/756
1084/756 simplified gives 271/189
So, 36/28 + 4/27 = 271/189
In mixed form: 182/189

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