Add 72/75 and 27/36
72/75 + 27/36 is 171/100.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 12/75 × 12 = 864/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Add the two like fractions:
864/900 + 675/900 = 864 + 675/900 = 1539/900 - 1539/900 simplified gives 171/100
- So, 72/75 + 27/36 = 171/100
In mixed form: 171/100
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