Add 36/49 and 10/27
36/49 + 10/27 is 1462/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
36/49 = 36 × 27/49 × 27 = 972/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
10/27 = 10 × 49/27 × 49 = 490/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1323 + 490/1323 = 972 + 490/1323 = 1462/1323 - So, 36/49 + 10/27 = 1462/1323
In mixed form: 1139/1323
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