Add 6/36 and 25/27
6/36 + 25/27 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/36 = 6 × 3/36 × 3 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Add the two like fractions:
18/108 + 100/108 = 18 + 100/108 = 118/108 - 118/108 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 6/36 + 25/27 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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