Add 7/27 and 6/36
7/27 + 6/36 is 23/54.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
6/36 = 6 × 3/36 × 3 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
28/108 + 18/108 = 28 + 18/108 = 46/108 - 46/108 simplified gives 23/54
- So, 7/27 + 6/36 = 23/54
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