Add 36/54 and 27/75
36/54 + 27/75 is 77/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 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 75 × 18 = 1350,
27/75 = 27 × 18/75 × 18 = 486/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 486/1350 = 900 + 486/1350 = 1386/1350 - 1386/1350 simplified gives 77/75
- So, 36/54 + 27/75 = 77/75
In mixed form: 12/75
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