Add 4/36 and 25/27
4/36 + 25/27 is 28/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
4/36 = 4 × 3/36 × 3 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 100/108 = 12 + 100/108 = 112/108 - 112/108 simplified gives 28/27
- So, 4/36 + 25/27 = 28/27
In mixed form: 11/27
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