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Add 36/27 and 1/25

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 1/25

36/27 + 1/25 is 103/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    36/27 = 36 × 25/27 × 25 = 900/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    1/25 = 1 × 27/25 × 27 = 27/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/675 + 27/675 = 900 + 27/675 = 927/675
  5. 927/675 simplified gives 103/75
  6. So, 36/27 + 1/25 = 103/75
    In mixed form: 128/75

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