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Add 27/36 and 24/25

27/36 + 24/25 is 171/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    24/25 = 24 × 36/25 × 36 = 864/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/900 + 864/900 = 675 + 864/900 = 1539/900
  5. 1539/900 simplified gives 171/100
  6. So, 27/36 + 24/25 = 171/100
    In mixed form: 171/100

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