Add 27/6 and 36/75
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 36/75
27/6 + 36/75 is 249/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 72/150 = 675 + 72/150 = 747/150 - 747/150 simplified gives 249/50
- So, 27/6 + 36/75 = 249/50
In mixed form: 449/50
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