Add 36/50 and 27/75
36/50 + 27/75 is 27/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 54/150 = 108 + 54/150 = 162/150 - 162/150 simplified gives 27/25
- So, 36/50 + 27/75 = 27/25
In mixed form: 12/25
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