Add 36/96 and 27/25
1st number: 36/96, 2nd number: 1 2/25
36/96 + 27/25 is 291/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
27/25 = 27 × 96/25 × 96 = 2592/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2400 + 2592/2400 = 900 + 2592/2400 = 3492/2400 - 3492/2400 simplified gives 291/200
- So, 36/96 + 27/25 = 291/200
In mixed form: 191/200
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