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Add 10/75 and 21/36

10/75 + 21/36 is 43/60.

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,
    10/75 = 10 × 12/75 × 12 = 120/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/900 + 525/900 = 120 + 525/900 = 645/900
  5. 645/900 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 10/75 + 21/36 = 43/60

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