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Add 48/27 and 7/36

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 7/36

48/27 + 7/36 is 71/36.

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,
    48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/108 + 21/108 = 192 + 21/108 = 213/108
  5. 213/108 simplified gives 71/36
  6. So, 48/27 + 7/36 = 71/36
    In mixed form: 135/36

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