Add 36/10 and 27/25, Solve 3 6/10 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 27/25

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

36/10 + 27/25 is 117/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
36/10 = 36 × 5/10 × 5 = 180/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
27/25 = 27 × 2/25 × 2 = 54/50
Add the two like fractions:
180/50 + 54/50 = 180 + 54/50 = 234/50
234/50 simplified gives 117/25
So, 36/10 + 27/25 = 117/25
In mixed form: 417/25

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