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Add 27/36 and 15/75

27/36 + 15/75 is 19/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/900 + 180/900 = 675 + 180/900 = 855/900
  5. 855/900 simplified gives 19/20
  6. So, 27/36 + 15/75 = 19/20

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