Add 36/2 and 21/75, Solve 18 0/2 + 21/75 as a fraction

Add 36/2 and 21/75

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/75

36/2 + 21/75 is 457/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
36/2 = 36 × 75/2 × 75 = 2700/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150
Add the two like fractions:
2700/150 + 42/150 = 2700 + 42/150 = 2742/150
2742/150 simplified gives 457/25
So, 36/2 + 21/75 = 457/25
In mixed form: 187/25

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