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Add 49/27 and 12/36

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 12/36

49/27 + 12/36 is 58/27.

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,
    49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    12/36 = 12 × 3/36 × 3 = 36/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/108 + 36/108 = 196 + 36/108 = 232/108
  5. 232/108 simplified gives 58/27
  6. So, 49/27 + 12/36 = 58/27
    In mixed form: 24/27

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