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Add 36/7 and 4/27

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 4/27

36/7 + 4/27 is 1000/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    36/7 = 36 × 27/7 × 27 = 972/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/189 + 28/189 = 972 + 28/189 = 1000/189
  5. So, 36/7 + 4/27 = 1000/189
    In mixed form: 555/189

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