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Add 36/75 and 6/54

36/75 + 6/54 is 133/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    36/75 = 36 × 18/75 × 18 = 648/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1350 + 150/1350 = 648 + 150/1350 = 798/1350
  5. 798/1350 simplified gives 133/225
  6. So, 36/75 + 6/54 = 133/225

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