Add 27/75 and 20/36
27/75 + 20/36 is 206/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
27/75 = 27 × 12/75 × 12 = 324/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Add the two like fractions:
324/900 + 500/900 = 324 + 500/900 = 824/900 - 824/900 simplified gives 206/225
- So, 27/75 + 20/36 = 206/225
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