Add 2/36 and 1/75
2/36 + 1/75 is 31/450.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
1/75 = 1 × 12/75 × 12 = 12/900 - Add the two like fractions:
50/900 + 12/900 = 50 + 12/900 = 62/900 - 62/900 simplified gives 31/450
- So, 2/36 + 1/75 = 31/450
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