Add 3/2 and 36/75
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 36/75
3/2 + 36/75 is 99/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
3/2 = 3 × 75/2 × 75 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 72/150 = 225 + 72/150 = 297/150 - 297/150 simplified gives 99/50
- So, 3/2 + 36/75 = 99/50
In mixed form: 149/50
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