Add 36/54 and 42/75
36/54 + 42/75 is 92/75.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 18/75 × 18 = 756/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 756/1350 = 900 + 756/1350 = 1656/1350 - 1656/1350 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 36/54 + 42/75 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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