Add 8/36 and 4/27
8/36 + 4/27 is 10/27.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 16/108 = 24 + 16/108 = 40/108 - 40/108 simplified gives 10/27
- So, 8/36 + 4/27 = 10/27
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