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Add 3/75 and 36/10

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 3 6/10

3/75 + 36/10 is 91/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    36/10 = 36 × 15/10 × 15 = 540/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/150 + 540/150 = 6 + 540/150 = 546/150
  5. 546/150 simplified gives 91/25
  6. So, 3/75 + 36/10 = 91/25
    In mixed form: 316/25

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