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Add 4/27 and 42/36

1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 1 6/36

4/27 + 42/36 is 71/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/108 + 126/108 = 16 + 126/108 = 142/108
  5. 142/108 simplified gives 71/54
  6. So, 4/27 + 42/36 = 71/54
    In mixed form: 117/54

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