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Add 1/75 and 6/36

1/75 + 6/36 is 9/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    1/75 = 1 × 12/75 × 12 = 12/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/900 + 150/900 = 12 + 150/900 = 162/900
  5. 162/900 simplified gives 9/50
  6. So, 1/75 + 6/36 = 9/50

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