Add 36/27 and 2/75, Solve 1 9/27 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 2/75

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 2/75

36/27 + 2/75 is 34/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 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 75 × 9 = 675,
2/75 = 2 × 9/75 × 9 = 18/675
Add the two like fractions:
900/675 + 18/675 = 900 + 18/675 = 918/675
918/675 simplified gives 34/25
So, 36/27 + 2/75 = 34/25
In mixed form: 19/25

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