Add 9/36 and 28/27
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 1/27
9/36 + 28/27 is 139/108.
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,
28/27 = 28 × 4/27 × 4 = 112/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 112/108 = 27 + 112/108 = 139/108 - So, 9/36 + 28/27 = 139/108
In mixed form: 131/108
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