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Add 81/36 and 6/27

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 6/27

81/36 + 6/27 is 89/36.

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,
    81/36 = 81 × 3/36 × 3 = 243/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/108 + 24/108 = 243 + 24/108 = 267/108
  5. 267/108 simplified gives 89/36
  6. So, 81/36 + 6/27 = 89/36
    In mixed form: 217/36

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