Add 75/36 and 2/25, Solve 2 3/36 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 75/36 and 2/25

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 2/25

75/36 + 2/25 is 649/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900
Add the two like fractions:
1875/900 + 72/900 = 1875 + 72/900 = 1947/900
1947/900 simplified gives 649/300
So, 75/36 + 2/25 = 649/300
In mixed form: 249/300

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