Add 36/54 and 70/75
36/54 + 70/75 is 8/5.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 1260/1350 = 900 + 1260/1350 = 2160/1350 - 2160/1350 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 36/54 + 70/75 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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