Add 7/36 and 28/27
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 1/27
7/36 + 28/27 is 133/108.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
28/27 = 28 × 4/27 × 4 = 112/108 - Add the two like fractions:
21/108 + 112/108 = 21 + 112/108 = 133/108 - So, 7/36 + 28/27 = 133/108
In mixed form: 125/108
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