Add 15/36 and 18/75
15/36 + 18/75 is 197/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
18/75 = 18 × 12/75 × 12 = 216/900 - Add the two like fractions:
375/900 + 216/900 = 375 + 216/900 = 591/900 - 591/900 simplified gives 197/300
- So, 15/36 + 18/75 = 197/300
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