Add 3/36 and 75/5
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 15 0/5
3/36 + 75/5 is 181/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
75/5 = 75 × 36/5 × 36 = 2700/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 2700/180 = 15 + 2700/180 = 2715/180 - 2715/180 simplified gives 181/12
- So, 3/36 + 75/5 = 181/12
In mixed form: 151/12
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