Add 36/54 and 18/25
36/54 + 18/25 is 104/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
36/54 = 36 × 25/54 × 25 = 900/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
18/25 = 18 × 54/25 × 54 = 972/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 972/1350 = 900 + 972/1350 = 1872/1350 - 1872/1350 simplified gives 104/75
- So, 36/54 + 18/25 = 104/75
In mixed form: 129/75
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