Add 36/72 and 27/25, Solve 36/72 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 36/72 and 27/25

1^st number: 36/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

36/72 + 27/25 is 79/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
27/25 = 27 × 72/25 × 72 = 1944/1800
Add the two like fractions:
900/1800 + 1944/1800 = 900 + 1944/1800 = 2844/1800
2844/1800 simplified gives 79/50
So, 36/72 + 27/25 = 79/50
In mixed form: 129/50

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