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Add 8/36 and 1/27

8/36 + 1/27 is 7/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/108 + 4/108 = 24 + 4/108 = 28/108
  5. 28/108 simplified gives 7/27
  6. So, 8/36 + 1/27 = 7/27

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