Add 90/36 and 27/75
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 27/75
90/36 + 27/75 is 143/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
27/75 = 27 × 12/75 × 12 = 324/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/900 + 324/900 = 2250 + 324/900 = 2574/900 - 2574/900 simplified gives 143/50
- So, 90/36 + 27/75 = 143/50
In mixed form: 243/50
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