Add 15/36 and 25/75
15/36 + 25/75 is 3/4.
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,
25/75 = 25 × 12/75 × 12 = 300/900 - Add the two like fractions:
375/900 + 300/900 = 375 + 300/900 = 675/900 - 675/900 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 15/36 + 25/75 = 3/4
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