Add 49/27 and 27/36
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 27/36
49/27 + 27/36 is 277/108.
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,
49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
196/108 + 81/108 = 196 + 81/108 = 277/108 - So, 49/27 + 27/36 = 277/108
In mixed form: 261/108
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