Add 14/75 and 36/60
14/75 + 36/60 is 59/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
56/300 + 180/300 = 56 + 180/300 = 236/300 - 236/300 simplified gives 59/75
- So, 14/75 + 36/60 = 59/75
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