Add 9/36 and 18/27
9/36 + 18/27 is 11/12.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 3/36 × 3 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 72/108 = 27 + 72/108 = 99/108 - 99/108 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 9/36 + 18/27 = 11/12
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