Add 36/81 and 20/75
36/81 + 20/75 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
20/75 = 20 × 27/75 × 27 = 540/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2025 + 540/2025 = 900 + 540/2025 = 1440/2025 - 1440/2025 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 36/81 + 20/75 = 32/45
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