Add 54/9 and 36/75
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 36/75
54/9 + 36/75 is 162/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
54/9 = 54 × 25/9 × 25 = 1350/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
36/75 = 36 × 3/75 × 3 = 108/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/225 + 108/225 = 1350 + 108/225 = 1458/225 - 1458/225 simplified gives 162/25
- So, 54/9 + 36/75 = 162/25
In mixed form: 612/25
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