Add 27/36 and 30/75
27/36 + 30/75 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
30/75 = 30 × 12/75 × 12 = 360/900 - Add the two like fractions:
675/900 + 360/900 = 675 + 360/900 = 1035/900 - 1035/900 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 27/36 + 30/75 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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