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Add 36/81 and 2/75

36/81 + 2/75 is 106/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 75 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
    2/75 = 2 × 27/75 × 27 = 54/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2025 + 54/2025 = 900 + 54/2025 = 954/2025
  5. 954/2025 simplified gives 106/225
  6. So, 36/81 + 2/75 = 106/225

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