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Add 6/75 and 63/36

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 27/36

6/75 + 63/36 is 183/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    6/75 = 6 × 12/75 × 12 = 72/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    63/36 = 63 × 25/36 × 25 = 1575/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/900 + 1575/900 = 72 + 1575/900 = 1647/900
  5. 1647/900 simplified gives 183/100
  6. So, 6/75 + 63/36 = 183/100
    In mixed form: 183/100

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