Add 36/54 and 42/25, Solve 36/54 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 36/54 and 42/25

1^st number: 36/54, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

36/54 + 42/25 is 176/75.

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,
42/25 = 42 × 54/25 × 54 = 2268/1350
Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 2268/1350 = 900 + 2268/1350 = 3168/1350
3168/1350 simplified gives 176/75
So, 36/54 + 42/25 = 176/75
In mixed form: 226/75

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