Add 6/27 and 30/36
6/27 + 30/36 is 19/18.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 90/108 = 24 + 90/108 = 114/108 - 114/108 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 6/27 + 30/36 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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