Add 36/96 and 6/27
36/96 + 6/27 is 43/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
36/96 = 36 × 9/96 × 9 = 324/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864 - Add the two like fractions:
324/864 + 192/864 = 324 + 192/864 = 516/864 - 516/864 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 36/96 + 6/27 = 43/72
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