Add 42/36 and 14/27, Solve 1 6/36 + 14/27 as a fraction

Add 42/36 and 14/27

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 14/27

42/36 + 14/27 is 91/54.

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,
42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108
Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 56/108 = 126 + 56/108 = 182/108
182/108 simplified gives 91/54
So, 42/36 + 14/27 = 91/54
In mixed form: 137/54

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