Add 14/75 and 63/36, Solve 14/75 + 1 27/36 as a fraction

Add 14/75 and 63/36

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

14/75 + 63/36 is 581/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
14/75 = 14 × 12/75 × 12 = 168/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
63/36 = 63 × 25/36 × 25 = 1575/900
Add the two like fractions:
168/900 + 1575/900 = 168 + 1575/900 = 1743/900
1743/900 simplified gives 581/300
So, 14/75 + 63/36 = 581/300
In mixed form: 1281/300

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