Add 27/36 and 16/25
27/36 + 16/25 is 139/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
16/25 = 16 × 36/25 × 36 = 576/900 - Add the two like fractions:
675/900 + 576/900 = 675 + 576/900 = 1251/900 - 1251/900 simplified gives 139/100
- So, 27/36 + 16/25 = 139/100
In mixed form: 139/100
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