Add 36/75 and 42/27, Solve 36/75 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 36/75 and 42/27

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

36/75 + 42/27 is 458/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
36/75 = 36 × 9/75 × 9 = 324/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
Add the two like fractions:
324/675 + 1050/675 = 324 + 1050/675 = 1374/675
1374/675 simplified gives 458/225
So, 36/75 + 42/27 = 458/225
In mixed form: 28/225

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