Add 54/75 and 27/36
54/75 + 27/36 is 147/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
54/75 = 54 × 12/75 × 12 = 648/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Add the two like fractions:
648/900 + 675/900 = 648 + 675/900 = 1323/900 - 1323/900 simplified gives 147/100
- So, 54/75 + 27/36 = 147/100
In mixed form: 147/100
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