Add 36/4 and 6/27
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 6/27
36/4 + 6/27 is 83/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
36/4 = 36 × 27/4 × 27 = 972/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
972/108 + 24/108 = 972 + 24/108 = 996/108 - 996/108 simplified gives 83/9
- So, 36/4 + 6/27 = 83/9
In mixed form: 92/9
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