Add 84/36 and 24/27
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 24/27
84/36 + 24/27 is 29/9.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108 - Add the two like fractions:
252/108 + 96/108 = 252 + 96/108 = 348/108 - 348/108 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 84/36 + 24/27 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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