Add 7/18 and 27/36
7/18 + 27/36 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 27/36 = 14 + 27/36 = 41/36 - So, 7/18 + 27/36 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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