Add 36/75 and 27/50
36/75 + 27/50 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 81/150 = 72 + 81/150 = 153/150 - 153/150 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 36/75 + 27/50 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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