Add 7/10 and 27/36
7/10 + 27/36 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 135/180 = 126 + 135/180 = 261/180 - 261/180 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 7/10 + 27/36 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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