Add 36/72 and 4/27
36/72 + 4/27 is 35/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
36/72 = 36 × 3/72 × 3 = 108/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216 - Add the two like fractions:
108/216 + 32/216 = 108 + 32/216 = 140/216 - 140/216 simplified gives 35/54
- So, 36/72 + 4/27 = 35/54
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