Add 36/27 and 14/25, Solve 1 9/27 + 14/25 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 14/25

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 14/25

36/27 + 14/25 is 142/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
36/27 = 36 × 25/27 × 25 = 900/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
14/25 = 14 × 27/25 × 27 = 378/675
Add the two like fractions:
900/675 + 378/675 = 900 + 378/675 = 1278/675
1278/675 simplified gives 142/75
So, 36/27 + 14/25 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75

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