Add 4/27 and 6/36
4/27 + 6/36 is 17/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
6/36 = 6 × 3/36 × 3 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
16/108 + 18/108 = 16 + 18/108 = 34/108 - 34/108 simplified gives 17/54
- So, 4/27 + 6/36 = 17/54
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