Add 36/54 and 4/75
36/54 + 4/75 is 18/25.
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,
4/75 = 4 × 18/75 × 18 = 72/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 72/1350 = 900 + 72/1350 = 972/1350 - 972/1350 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 36/54 + 4/75 = 18/25
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